AIED in K-12 Classrooms: Challenges and Opportunities from an Ethics Lens

Abstract

The recent growth of the AIED field has made available several new tools to facilitate personalized learning and teaching. However, this has also raised concerns over the ethical principles and inclusivity guidelines that should monitor the use of AI tools in the classroom, especially in K-12 settings. This paper looks at some primary use cases of AI in education and reviews the concerns and challenges raised by AIED researchers over applying AI in K-12 educational spaces. We then discuss the ethical guidelines suggested by global agencies, government organizations, and AIED scholars, to direct educational policies that can help integrate AI tools in K-12 classrooms in a more ethical and inclusive manner.