Education is facing a radical change in terms of technology with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into education. Over the past few years, there has been an ongoing integration of AI-based tools into teaching and research activities at the postsecondary level. One specific area of this transformation is within the field of teacher education; therefore, educators will require knowledge and skills related to digital competency if they are going to successfully integrate technology into their teaching and research activities. The purpose of this study is to assess the adoption and the opportunities that artificial intelligence provides in both teaching and research across teacher education institutions. It employs a descriptive research design that includes both conceptually analysing the relevant literature from AI and related fields of research, in addition to conducting a perception science based survey with teacher educators and B.Ed. student teachers. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample size of forty (40) respondents regarding their perceptions about using AI technologies and related applications in teaching and research. Overall responses from participants demonstrate that AI- based tools support innovative teaching practices, improve research productivity, and enhance access to digital learning resources. Additionally, respondents indicated that teacher preparation professionals must provide opportunities for teachers to participate in training programs so they are able to effectively utilize AI in their instructional practices. Based on the findings from the study, it is necessary for institutions of higher education to create technology- enhanced teacher preparation programs to promote AI literacy and technology-enhanced digital pedagogy. Overall, AI has the capacity to make a positive impact on the way we deliver education by providing new levels of creativity.
Artificial Intelligence Adoption, Teacher Education, Digital Transformation, Educational Innovation, Technology Integration
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