K-12 teachers value AI as a collaborative partner in creating customized learning materials, but successful integration requires addressing significant challenges including technical support, training, and infrastructure.

Objective: To investigate K-12 teachers' perspectives and experiences with AI-powered technologies for creating customized learning materials and resources, including current approaches, challenges, and solutions.

Methods:

• Qualitative research using interpretive processes
• 19 semi-structured interviews with K-12 teachers
• Analysis of audiovisual materials from 9 workshops
• Thematic analysis of collected data
• Participants from Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries

Key Findings:

• Four main AI integration approaches identified:
  1. Cultivating AI literacy
  2. Developing essential soft skills
  3. Utilizing AI for extracurricular enrichment
  4. Enhancing student performance
• Six pivotal challenges identified:
  • Need for significant teacher input
  • Time and resource constraints
  • Parent resistance
  • Academic integrity concerns
  • Limited management support
  • Poor technical infrastructure

Implications:

• Demonstrates need for balanced approach to AI integration
• Highlights importance of teacher involvement in AI tool development
• Emphasizes need for comprehensive support systems
• Shows value of combining traditional and AI-powered teaching methods

Limitations:

• Limited sample size
• Focus on specific geographic region (Arab countries)
• Reliance primarily on qualitative data
• Potential self-selection bias in participant pool

Future Directions:

• Explore implementation in other geographic regions
• Conduct quantitative studies with larger samples
• Develop frameworks tailored to Arabic education systems
• Investigate long-term impact of AI integration
• Research optimal integration approaches across different educational contexts

Title and Authors: "Teachers' perspectives of integrating AI-powered technologies in K-12 education for creating customized learning materials and resources" by Manal A. Almuhanna

Published On: December 17, 2024

Published By: Education and Information Technologies