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The ethics of using AI in K-12 education: a systematic literature review

Gouseti, Anastasia; James, Fiona; Fallin, Lee; Burden, Kevin

Authors

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Dr Fiona James F.James@hull.ac.uk
Lecturer in Education/ Chair of the Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education Ethics Committee

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Dr Lee Fallin Lee.Fallin@hull.ac.uk
Lecturer in Education Studies & Director of MA Education Programmes



Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming integrated into the domains of teaching, learning, assessment and administration of educational institutions. While these advances are seen to provide opportunities, new concerns have arisen about the ethics of AI use. This has precipitated the publication of various AI ethics guidelines, however, the development of AI ethics policies for children and K-12 education has lagged behind. To contribute to the discourse on AI ethics and guide the direction of future curricula for schools, this article presents the findings of a systematic literature review in the ethics of AI within the context of K-12 education. From the analysis of 25 peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2023, the authors map key themes and concerns relating to AI ethics in compulsory schooling. They also identify responses relating to the ethical use of AI, highlight research gaps and provide suggestions for future directions for researching AI ethics in K-12 education.

Citation

Gouseti, A., James, F., Fallin, L., & Burden, K. (in press). The ethics of using AI in K-12 education: a systematic literature review. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2024.2428601

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Aug 2, 2024
Online Publication Date Nov 26, 2024
Deposit Date Aug 2, 2024
Publicly Available Date May 27, 2026
Journal Technology, Pedagogy and Education
Print ISSN 1475-939X
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2024.2428601
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4783230
Publisher URL Homepage: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rtpe20