This book explores the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), such as ChatGPT, into educational practices and research methodologies. With the potential to transform traditional learning environments, this book addresses both the opportunities and challenges that come with leveraging GenAI for enhancing teaching and learning experiences.

This comprehensive guide delves into multiple aspects of GenAI in education. It covers critical topics such as project-based learning (PBL), personalized learning through AI, AI-driven student assessment, and the role of AI in special education. Furthermore, it examines ethical considerations, the readiness of students and teachers for AI technologies, and case studies on AI’s impact on student outcomes. With insights from educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe, the book provides a balanced perspective on both theoretical frameworks and practical implementation of GenAI technologies.

Ideal for educators, researchers, and policymakers, this book serves as a practical resource for those looking to effectively integrate AI into their pedagogical and research efforts. It is an essential reference for anyone interested in staying at the forefront of educational innovation and exploring the future possibilities of AI-empowered learning.

Mahmoud Elkhodr is a lecturer at Central Queensland University, Australia, specializing in cybersecurity, IoT, ehealth, and GenAI educational technologies. He developed the semantic obfuscation technique and has published widely on IoT and cybersecurity, significantly contributing to research on GenAI’s role in education.

Ergun Gide is a professor and distinguished educator at Central Queensland University, Australia, specializing in intelligent systems and emerging digital technologies. A recipient of multiple Australian learning and teaching and research supervision awards, he has extensively published research in GenAI, intelligent systems, emerging digital technologies, and educational innovation.