“Bias Shouldn’t Be an Issue Anymore”: Preservice Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Using AI in the Classroom (Poster 8): SIG-Instructional Technology, Stage 2, 1:42 PM

• In Event: e-Lightening Ed-Talk Session 21 - Stage 2

Abstract

The impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) on the education landscape necessitates the integration of GenAI into preservice teacher education. This study investigates how targeted GenAI interventions in a disciplinary literacy course influence PSTs’ conceptions about their future professional use of AI. The technology acceptance model was used as a lens to code three open-ended reflection questions answered by the PSTs. PSTs responses revealed a continuum of perspectives represented by four categories about using AI tools: non-users, hesitant users, very likely users, and enthusiastic users. Purposes for use were categorized as efficiency and expansion. PSTs also state the need to maintain agency and consider sourcing related to alignment/biases. These findings provide a foundation for integrating GenAI into PST coursework.

Authors

• Ashlynn Kogut, Texas A&M University

• Sharon D. Matthews, Texas A&M University

• Ambyr R. Rios, Kansas State University

• Sydney F. Zentell, Texas A&M University