The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools is reshaping the role of teachers, causing new opportunities and challenges in the classroom. As AI technologies become integrated into educational tools and curricula, teachers are positioned as academic leaders expected to guide students in navigating the ethical and practical implications of AI. Teachers' perspectives on AI integration vary, with some embracing it as a powerful tool to personalize learning, enhance student engagement, and streamline administrative tasks, while others express concerns about its potential to undermine human connection and equity in education. Understanding teachers' roles in this landscape is essential for ensuring AI is used to complement traditional pedagogies, support diverse learning needs, and foster critical thinking in students. Teachers' Roles and Perspectives on AI Integration in Schools explores the role of academic leaders in the utilization of AI in education. It examines the various tools used by educators to assist students in intelligent technology literacy, and the challenges associated with AI innovations. This book covers topics such as curriculum design, education technology, and academic leadership, and is a useful resource for academicians, educators, computer engineers, scientists, and researchers.
Dr. Eriona Cela is a distinguished academic and expert in European integration and negotiation, renowned for her contributions to education and public administration in Albania and beyond. Holding prominent positions within multiple institutions, she serves as a key figure at the Academy of European Integration and Negotiations (AIEN), the Albanian School of Public Administration (ASPA), and the Business Academy College. Dr. Cela's expertise is further recognized through her active involvement in various roles related to European Union policies and enlargement strategies. As a Jean Monnet Chair holder at the Institute of European Studies, University of Tirana, Dr. Cela has spearheaded significant projects such as the European Integration School 2023's eighth edition. Her work frequently appears in prestigious publications, including the European Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the European Journal of Contemporary Education, and the International Journal of Balkan Studies. She is also an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM), an IGI Journal. She has also been engaged with the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Vytautas Magnus University, and the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici, where she has furthered research and collaboration on a European scale. Dr. Cela's commitment to educational leadership is demonstrated through her involvement with Shkolla e Drejtorëve (CSL) and the AADF, where she focuses on developing future leaders and administrators. In recognition of her ongoing contributions to education and public administration, Dr. Cela has received numerous accolades and is frequently invited as a keynote speaker at various academic and policy-making webinars. Her work continues to influence the strategic development of education systems in Albania and serves as a benchmark for integrating European educational standards and practices in the region.
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala is working as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the University of New York Tirana, Albania. He had previously worked as the Chair of Computer Science and Software Engineering programs at the American University of Nigeria. He is a senior member of ACM and IEEE. He is the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of the International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM). He is also a member of the Risk Management Society (RIMS), and the Project Management Institute (PMI). He has over 23 years of experience teaching programming and database-related courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels in Europe and Africa. He has also worked as a consultant in technology firms in Europe and has experience participating in EU-funded projects. He has completed a Doctorate in Information Systems and Technology (United States); holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and Applications (India), and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems (Switzerland).
Mathias Mbu Fonkam is an Experienced Computer Science & Software Engineering Professor with a demonstrated history of work in higher education and the software industry. Skilled in Computer Science, Software Engineering & Development applying best practices of object-Oriented and Functional Programming, Full-stack web application experience with Ruby on Rails, Django, Grails and IHP, some front-end development with Elm, strong hand in functional programming with Haskell and Clojure, and growing expertise in Data Science and Machine Learning using Python libraries -- Numpy, SciPy, Pandas and Scikit Learn. Strong education background with a PhD in Computer Science specialized in Distributed Databases from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.