Artificial Intelligence in the English Classroom: Middle School Teachers' and Students' Perceptions
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https://doi.org/10.21009/stairs.5.1.2Abstract
The utilization of artificial intelligence in learning is evolving, with a focus on language learning. This study addresses the research issue of how SMP 1 Nurul Basmalah students and teachers feel about the usage of artificial intelligence in the English classroom. In this qualitative study, focus groups and interviews are used to determine that AI saves students time and is more personalized because it engages in conversations with interviewers. It also dismisses worries about the use of electronic devices, stating that such teaching approaches require a teacher to be prepared. It is necessary to incorporate findings such as the strengths. It also dismisses expectations about the use of electronic devices, stating that such teaching approaches require a teacher to be prepared. There is a need to use discoveries such as the strengths and drawbacks of using AI in educational institutions, how to apply ethics in the use of AI, and how to incorporate practical ways of using AI to improve learning outcomes and stimulate student creativity.
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