Generative AI: Supporting and Enhancing Teaching

Abstract

The reduction of hours dedicated to professionalizing practice in Argentina represents a setback for the effective training of future teachers. In this context, the inclusion of Generative Artificial Intelligence as a tool to support teaching is a potentially relevant measure for both in-training and recently graduated teachers to receive assistance in planning classes, developing materials and didactic resources, and carrying out other activities inherent to educational practice. In order to understand how Generative Artificial Intelligence tools can contribute to this exercise and explore the advantages they offer, the objective was to explore the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence in transforming teaching practices. A methodology of bibliographic review was followed, highlighting the main findings of the research and also considering the opportunities and challenges involved, along with recommendations for use.

As a result, it was found that Generative Artificial Intelligence allows for the adaptation of content and educational activities, promoting meaningful learning and personalization in an unprecedented way, also allowing for the generation of educational content and automation of repetitive tasks. It is concluded that, in terms of advantages, Generative Artificial Intelligence is a valuable tool for teachers, both in training and in active teaching, as long as the ethical implications of its use are considered and work is done based on the opportunities and limitations inherent to this technology.