Digitalisation and AI Tools in the Hands of Teachers

Abstract

Digitalisation has become an important and increasingly indispensable component of education worldwide, including Slovakia. The labour market is undergoing transformations in this domain as well, creating conditions for the future workforce to engage with digital technologies and artificial intelligence tools. Its significance has been reflected not only in one aspect of the implementation of the new curriculum but also in the need to provide teacher education in this field. For example, positions such as School Digital Coordinators and Regional Teacher Support Centres have been established, with a thematic focus on digitalisation. Numerous other educational institutions and universities have also initiated various training programmes in this area, further demonstrating the significance of integrating innovations and digitalisation into schools. The aim of this paper is to present primary school teachers’ perspectives on the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in education, to assess the extent of their utilisation, and highlight their importance in 21st-century education.