Artificial Intelligence in Education: Basque Teachers’ Perspective

Research Focus: Xabier Iturralde is examining the influence and integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education, specifically in the Basque Country.
Milestone Adoption: Iturralde highlights November 2022 as a significant date when the widespread adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT occurred.
Teacher Attitudes: Initial findings reveal that teachers see potential in generative AI but are concerned due to a lack of understanding, with ignorance being the primary driver of these fears.
Balanced Perspective: Instead of prohibition, Iturralde advocates for fostering understanding, training, and critical use while warning against exacerbating education inequalities.
Ethical Concerns: He mentions the significant ethical, privacy, and academic integrity issues that generative AI poses, emphasizing critical thinking and literacy.
Education System Transformation: According to Iturralde, generative AI reveals shortcomings in the current educational system, calling for a transformation of evaluation models.
Holistic Approach Needed: He promotes a comprehensive strategy where laws set rules, guides provide direction, institutions make decisions, and teachers receive training.
Critical Thinking Education: Education and critical thinking about generative AI, rather than avoidance, are essential to harness its benefits and mitigate risks, to prevent the perception of AI as a “monster”.

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