Table 4.

Implications of research findings

ThemesOverall implicationsSpecific implications
Implications for practiceProviding a guide for educators to navigate the ethical complexities associated with AI technologies in education
  • Highlighting the need for educators to adapt curricula and pedagogical strategies to foster cognitive skills and GenAI literacy

  • Emphasising the need for educators to be proficient in using GenAI tools and guiding students to use these technologies effectively and ethically

  • Underscoring the need for professional development programmes that equip teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge

Implications for research
  • Contributing to the discourse on AI implications for educational equity and accessibility

  • Opening avenues for further investigation

  • Emphasising the need to explore how higher-order thinking skills can be authentically assessed and how GenAI literacy impacts student outcomes

  • Outlining potential directions for future research in examining:

  • the long-term effects of GenAI on learning and equity

  • effective assessment methods in learning environments with GenAI integration

Implications for public policy
  • Offering a foundation for developing comprehensive policies that address the integration of GenAI in education

  • Highlights the importance of considering ethical obligations and principles in policy making when integrating GenAI into education

  • Serving as a guide for policymakers to navigate the ethical complexities associated with AI technologies in education

  • Providing recommendations for policymakers to prioritise:

  • creating equitable access to GenAI technologies

  • ensuring data privacy

  • promoting transparency in GenAI applications.

  • Highlighting the need for policies to support the development of infrastructure and resources needed for effective implementation

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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