Artificial Intelligence in Education: Fundamentals for Educators

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This work addresses key issues in artificial intelligence (AI) relevant to educators, focusing on understanding its various aspects and applications in education. It covers essential AI concepts, the field's evolution, and the associated benefits, risks, biases, and ethical considerations. The text explores AI's relationship with human perception, highlighting differences and practical implications. It discusses natural interactions with AI systems and contrasts human and machine learning processes. Following this foundational knowledge, five significant ideas in AI for education are introduced, along with their societal implications. This framework prepares educators for teaching and learning in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, examining the roles of digital assistants, voice user interfaces, chatbots, and robots, particularly in English language learning. Additionally, it emphasizes how the design thinking process can enhance pedagogical projects in educational settings. A companion workbook is included, allowing readers to engage with the activities presented throughout the text.