LEVERAGING AI TOOLS TO FOSTER ACTIVE LEARNING: A STUDY OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' ADOPTION

Abstract

The integration of AI tools in education offers innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning experiences. This study explored pre-service teachers' adoption of AI tools for active learning. The study examined the perceived usefulness and ease of use of AI tools. The research design adopted for this study is a descriptive survey. A total of 422 pre-service teachers responded to the instrument from the University of Lagos. Stratified random sampling was used to select based on gender and departments. The google form was used to collect data, and data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that AI enhances student engagement, helps in conducting better formative assessments, and paves the way for personalized learning experiences. Some of the issues that cropped up included data privacy, ethical issues, and the propagation of biases through AI. This study found that pre-service teachers adopted the use of AI tools as an avenue leading to the creation of active learning environments and enhancing learning outcomes. It is recommended that preservice teacher adoption of AI must be moderated and monitored to ensure proper usage