Teacher Influencers Discuss AI Digital Textbooks: A TPACK Analysis of South Korean T-Tubers

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Abstract

South Korea is going through a major educational shift, implementing AI digital textbooks (AIDT) nationwide. This study analyzes how teacher YouTubers (T-Tubers) share resources and thoughts on this change. 74 videos published in the last five years were categorized into the TPACK framework elements: technological, pedagogical, content, and contextual knowledge. Findings reveal T-Tubers’ strong interest and discussion around pedagogies and political aspects of the AIDT initiative, and how that is reflected in the trend of TPACK elements being more represented as well as varying opinions. Ultimately, the study highlights YouTube as a space where teachers express their voice by critiquing top-down implementation and sharing insights, which are crucial to inform more sustainable uses of AI in education.

Author

• Seeun Jeon, University of Minnesota