Teachers' Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in Colombia

A survey of public school teachers in Caquetá, Colombia, with 30 in-depth interviews, focusing on AI technological access, teacher professional development, and AI ethical awareness. The study found that AI aids teaching but faces challenges of insufficient knowledge and resources, with concerns about its impact on students' critical thinking.

The study highlights challenges in AI integration in education, including limited teacher knowledge and resources. Teachers' concerns about AI's impact on critical thinking relate to AI ethical awareness. Results suggest the need for enhanced teacher professional development to address technical integration challenges. Limited AI technological access hinders educational application Insufficient teacher professional development restricts effective AI integration