Global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education: Mapping policies and empirical literature
Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated most facets of life in the 21st century and has rapidly transformed various aspects of modern society. From entertainment to education, these advanced technologies have achieved a high level of competency in skills that once necessitated human invo...
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| description | Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated most facets of life in the 21st century and has rapidly transformed various aspects of modern society. From entertainment to education, these advanced technologies have achieved a high level of competency in skills that once necessitated human involvement. Given AI's potential impact, ensuring students are literate in AI will support the careful integration of these advanced technologies to achieve sustainable development goals. This review hence examines the avenues for integrating AI literacy into elementary education by analyzing current global initiatives focused on implementing AI literacy education. The purpose is to support innovations within the educational framework to develop a universally accessible AI literacy education program. In line with this purpose, this study explores worldwide AI literacy initiatives that use hands‐on activities, collaborative learning, and project‐based learning to introduce AI fundamentals to diverse learners. Limitations on the provision of AI literacy education are also discussed, including professional development, openness to AI tools, and other challenges. This review aims to inform global efforts to support universal access to AI literacy education, which can ensure equitable outcomes for all learners, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to support the development and delivery of quality AI literacy education. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-046f7f026dfd46efacd795db1291c3382025-02-06T15:35:24ZengWileyFuture in Educational Research2835-94022024-12-012438240210.1002/fer3.59Global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education: Mapping policies and empirical literatureIbrahim H. Yeter0Weipeng Yang1Joshita B. Sturgess2National Institute of Education Nanyang Technological University Singapore SingaporeDepartment of Early Childhood Education The Education University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR ChinaSchool of Art, Design and Media Nanyang Technological University Singapore SingaporeAbstract Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated most facets of life in the 21st century and has rapidly transformed various aspects of modern society. From entertainment to education, these advanced technologies have achieved a high level of competency in skills that once necessitated human involvement. Given AI's potential impact, ensuring students are literate in AI will support the careful integration of these advanced technologies to achieve sustainable development goals. This review hence examines the avenues for integrating AI literacy into elementary education by analyzing current global initiatives focused on implementing AI literacy education. The purpose is to support innovations within the educational framework to develop a universally accessible AI literacy education program. In line with this purpose, this study explores worldwide AI literacy initiatives that use hands‐on activities, collaborative learning, and project‐based learning to introduce AI fundamentals to diverse learners. Limitations on the provision of AI literacy education are also discussed, including professional development, openness to AI tools, and other challenges. This review aims to inform global efforts to support universal access to AI literacy education, which can ensure equitable outcomes for all learners, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to support the development and delivery of quality AI literacy education.https://doi.org/10.1002/fer3.59artificial intelligenceeducational frameworkselementary educationglobal initiativesuniversal accessibility |
| spellingShingle | Ibrahim H. Yeter Weipeng Yang Joshita B. Sturgess Global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education: Mapping policies and empirical literature Future in Educational Research artificial intelligence educational frameworks elementary education global initiatives universal accessibility |
| title | Global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education: Mapping policies and empirical literature |
| title_full | Global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education: Mapping policies and empirical literature |
| title_fullStr | Global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education: Mapping policies and empirical literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education: Mapping policies and empirical literature |
| title_short | Global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education: Mapping policies and empirical literature |
| title_sort | global initiatives and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence literacy in elementary education mapping policies and empirical literature |
| topic | artificial intelligence educational frameworks elementary education global initiatives universal accessibility |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/fer3.59 |
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