Generative AI in Education: Current Trends and Future Directions
A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 1169
Special Issue Editors
2. National GENIUS Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
3. Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
Interests: AI/machine learning-based innovative assessment practices in science; mobile learning in science; science teacher education and career motivation
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2. School of Teacher Education, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
Interests: AI-based innovative assessment practices in science; science teacher education; student attitudes toward science
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The burgeoning field of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies has offered considerable potential to revolutionize the field of education. With various promising GenAI tools for empowering the teaching and learning process, such as enhancing timely feedback and personalized learning, the practice of successfully integrating GenAI in education still remains nebulous. Thus, research is desperately needed to shed light on the strengths and concerns of integrating GenAI in educational environments, both now and in the future.
This Special Issue, titled " Generative AI in Education: Current Trends and Future Directions", aims to explore the possibilities, impacts and challenges associated with implementing GenAI in education in order to deepen the understanding of how GenAI might be leveraged to create a more engaging, effective and equitable teaching and learning environment.
We therefore invite papers that address this topic of interest in a timely manner. This Special Issue is organized around the following themes:
- The development of GenAI applications for educational purposes: this theme includes studies focusing on the development of applications integrating GenAI to empower teaching and learning, such as intelligent tutoring systems, automatic scoring systems, etc.
- Best practices of integrating GenAI in teaching and learning: this theme focuses on the student and teacher experience and performance when incorporating GenAI in real teaching and learning practices.
- The ethical and social issues of GenAI in educational settings: this theme aims to address ethical and social problems when leveraging GenAI in education.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xiaoming Zhai
Dr. Shuchen Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- generative AI (GenAI)
- automatic scoring
- personalized tutoring
- prompt engineering
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Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: AI for instructional design
Abstract: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and reshape the educational landscape, one of its most profound impacts may lie in how it empowers educators to design and develop courses (Baek & Wilson, 2024; Baek et al., 2024). This session explores AI not only as a tool for student learning but, more importantly, as a valuable ally for educators. AI functions as a "guide on the side," providing a streamlined approach to the entire course development process—from analysis, design, and development to implementation and evaluation. By automating routine tasks, AI allows educators to concentrate more on innovation, creativity, and improving their teaching strategies, all while fostering an engaging and meaningful learning experience for students (Baek & Wilson, 2024; Baek et al., 2024; University of Florida Center for Instructional Technology and Learning, 2024). This article will provide an in-depth exploration of how AI can be leveraged to elevate instructional design in ways that promote creativity, critical thinking, and active engagement among students. By automating time-consuming administrative tasks, AI frees up valuable time, allowing educators to focus on crafting meaningful and interactive learning experiences. Moreover, AI provides new opportunities for course personalization, enabling the development of adaptive learning pathways that cater to diverse student needs.
