Post Primary Teachers' Perspectives on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Leaving Certificate Computer Science Curriculum

Joyce Mahon; Brett A. Becker; Brian Mac Namee; Juho Leinonen

doi:10.1145/3699538.3699590

Post Primary Teachers' Perspectives on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Leaving Certificate Computer Science Curriculum

Joyce Mahon, Brett A. Becker, Brian Mac Namee, Juho Leinonen

Department of Computer Science

University College Dublin

Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Scientific › peer-review

Abstract

This study collected insights from post primary Computer Science teachers regarding the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into the Leaving Certificate Computer Science (LCCS) curriculum in Ireland. By surveying teachers, the research evaluates current practices, identifies educational needs and challenges, and seeks to inform future developments to enhance AI education for students. Preliminary findings suggest a range of perspectives, highlighting the importance of professional development and the growing interest in AI within the curriculum.

Original language	English
Number of pages	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3699538.3699590
Publication status	Published - 13 Nov 2024
MoE publication type	Not Eligible
Event	Koli Calling - International Conference on Computing Education Research - Koli, Lieksa, Finland Duration: 12 Nov 2024 → 17 Nov 2024 Conference number: 24 https://www.kolicalling.fi/

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Conference	Koli Calling - International Conference on Computing Education Research
Abbreviated title	Koli Calling
Country/Territory	Finland
City	Lieksa
Period	12/11/2024 → 17/11/2024
Internet address	https://www.kolicalling.fi/

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2024. Poster session presented at Koli Calling - International Conference on Computing Education Research , Lieksa, Finland.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Scientific › peer-review

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