Smart Education recently published our research paper, “Evaluating English Teachers’ Artificial Intelligence Readiness and Training Needs with a TPACK-Based Model,” in Vol 15, No 1 (2025) of the World Journal of English Language by Sciedu Press on August 30, 2024. This study examines the preparedness and training requirements of English teachers in utilizing artificial intelligence technology for teaching and learning, specifically within the TPACK framework.
doi:10.5430/wjel.v15n1p129
As AI technology becomes increasingly advanced and widespread, integrating it into educational settings has emerged as a significant trend. English teachers need to understand how AI tools can improve their teaching and must acquire the necessary technical and pedagogical knowledge to effectively utilize AI technology. Although the integration of AI into language teaching shows potential benefits, there remains a dearth of comprehensive research on English teachers’ perceptions, readiness, and professional development requirements in relation to AI. To deepen the industry’s application of AI, Smart Education gathered insights from multiple English teachers in Hong Kong, analyzed the data, and explored the critical intersection of AI technology and English language teaching. The research underscores the importance of equipping English teachers with the necessary technical and pedagogical skills to effectively use AI tools.
Smart Education has also launched several e-learning platforms incorporating AI technology, such as AA Power, which allocates student learning materials using artificial intelligence, and the MySmartABC English learning platform, which now features AI voice functionality. Since April 2024, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Chinese YMCA, Smart Education has been involved in the “Metaverse English Learning World - AI Companion Robot and Virtual Environment to Foster Students’ English Speaking Skills” project. Funded by the Quality Education Fund’s E-Learning Ancillary Facilities Programme, this initiative employs Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and big data, alongside the Education Bureau’s curriculum, to design English-speaking practice courses for primary and secondary students.
We aim to continue developing and expanding the application of cutting-edge technologies like AI to support both teachers and students, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
