What Do Teachers Think About the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Educational Environments?

Artificial intelligence is employed regularly in many different fields. Artificial intelligence applications in educational settings have become commonplace, particularly in recent years. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate how educators felt about the use of AI in classrooms. The study was conducted with teachers working in different types of schools in a provincial center in Türkiye's Eastern Black Sea region. The qualitative research strategy used the case study method to perform the study. The study's subjects were chosen to maximize variety. Fifteen elementary and middle school instructors took part in the survey. Seven open-ended interview questions that the study's researchers created were used to gather data for the investigation. Using this data collection tool, researchers collected the study's data. Through content analysis, the study's data were examined comprehensively. According to this research, most teachers with different branches and experiences participating in the study stated that artificial intelligence would make the education process efficient and facilitate and accelerate the education process. In contrast, some of them stated that it would make students lazy. In addition, teachers stated that artificial intelligence will contribute to their professional development, but they need training to use it. Suggestions include conducting studies like this with teachers working at different school levels and other education stakeholders, as well as training teachers in this field.