Cited by 171Artificial Intelligence in EducationTeaching and Learning ProgrammingProblem and Project Based Learning

A systematic review of AI education in K–12 classrooms from 2018 to 2023: Topics, strategies, and learning outcomes

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Lee, Sang Joon, Kwon, Kyungbin·2024·Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence

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AI education aims to teach AI concepts, essential knowledge, and skills related to the fundamental ideas in AI. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, schools and educators have started to recognize the importance of AI education in K-12 schools. However, there have been a limited number of studies reporting on the implementation of AI education in classrooms. This systematic review aimed to provide an overview of the current state of AI education in K-12 schools, exploring topics, instructional approaches, and learning outcomes. Twenty-five peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2018 and 2023 were selected for this systematic review. The findings highlighted that various topics were covered in K-12 AI education, including fundamental AI concepts, different types of AI, AI applications, and ethical considerations related to AI. To facilitate meaningful learning experiences, educators frequently integrated hands-on activities and project-based learning. The findings supported the benefits of AI education in enhancing students' AI literacy, problem-solving skills, and ethical reflections on AI's societal impact. Furthermore, it fostered motivation, positive attitudes toward AI, and an interest in technology while inspiring career aspirations. It is recommended to develop tailored AI curricula, instructional strategies, and appropriate tools and resources that seamlessly integrate into various subjects within the standard school curriculum.

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Authors
Lee, S. J., & Kwon, K.
Affiliations
  • Mississippi State University (US)
  • Indiana University Bloomington (US)
Corresponding author
Lee, Sang Joon
Venue
Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2024-06
Volume
6
Pages
100211
ISSN
2666-920X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4391792217
Cited by
169
References
57
Citations by year
2026: 75 · 2025: 69 · 2024: 25
FWCI
9.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
US Department of Defense
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Science Applications › Teaching and Learning Programming
  • Social Sciences › Education › Problem and Project Based Learning
Keywords
artificial intelligence in education, K-12 education, AI literacy, AI ethics education, project-based learning, hands-on activities, learning outcomes, student motivation, attitudes toward AI, career aspirations, AI curriculum, teaching methods

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