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Celik, I., Dindar, M., Muukkonen, H., & Järvelä, S. (2022). The promises and challenges of artificial intelligence for teachers: A systematic review of research. TechTrends, 66(4), 616–630. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-022-00715-y
This systematic review of research study, conducted by Celik et al. (2022), explores the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. It is published in TechTrends, a peer-reviewed journal focusing on technology in education. This article aims to explore the promises and challenges of AI for teachers. The authors state that most AI programs are developed for profit, and since teachers do not develop these programs, Celik et al. (2022) argue that there needs to be more understanding and research on AI-based tools from the teachers’ perspective. Therefore, this study attempts to address this gap. Through a review of research, the authors found that AI-based tools can positively impact teachers’ planning, implementation, and assessment in education. It was discovered that the challenges of implementing AI-based tools in education for teachers include the limited reliability, technical capacity, and infrastructure of these AI-based tools and a lack of technological knowledge and interest from teachers regarding AI. Through this study, the researchers reviewed 44 studies published since 2004, 22 of which were published since 2018. Although the researchers used reliable and valid sources, this discrepancy in the year of publication shows that research on AI in education is increasing, and the amount of trustworthy, usable, and applicable sources on AI in K-12 education is accumulating. This study offers valuable insights and reliable information on the research topic of how AI-based tools can be utilized in education. It emphasizes the importance of teacher involvement in AI program development, showcases the promises of AI-based tools for teachers, and provides a foundation of understanding for the AI landscape in education. (264 words)