Large language model AI services have only been widely available to the public for months which really does not seem lot a lot of time for evaluation and best use investigations. Yet, there are many books on ChatGPT and similar services and AI tools in the classroom. When I encounter a new technology category and find myself intrigued, my first reaction is to purchase a book or two. My shelves used to contain multiple volumes first on hypertalk (the scripting language for HyperCard) and later PHP and MySQL. I now have four books on ChatGPT and ChatGPT in education. Although I even recognize some of the authors, I have been disappointed.
I wonder if it is too early to expect quality books about AI in education because the field of AI is still rapidly evolving and its potential applications in education are not yet fully understood. The integration of AI in the education system is relatively new, and the implementation is still in its initial stage. The development of AI technology requires a long time and extensive testing to ensure its accurate and correct application.
I in the education sector is still undergoing experimentation and application, which makes it difficult to produce an authoritative and comprehensive guide on how AI can be integrated into learning. Owing to the ever-evolving nature of AI technology, it is difficult to predict its full range of effects on education. Thus, writing books on AI in education would still be considered superficial and vague. It might take several years before we can get comprehensive and in-depth books on AI in education, given the constantly adapting nature of the technology’s scope.
I have located a journal focused on AI in education, Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence. For those looking for content with an academic approach, this journal is open source so you can read any article you want without visiting a library or purchasing a subscription. The journal has been sharing content since 2020.
As an open access journal with no subscription charges, a fee (Article Publishing Charge, APC) is payable by the author or research funder to cover the costs associated with publication. This ensures your article will be immediately and permanently free to access by everyone. A side comment – the cost of journals to libraries and access by the public is an important issue. This journal deals with this by charging authors ($1800) rather than charging readers. I just don’t think this is a good model and content creators should not be paying to share their content.