The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and challenges in special education. While assistive and instructional technology has been widely adopted in special education to provide quality education, AI is relatively new in the area of special education, and the impacts have yet to be fully understood. The AI tools reportedly support special education teachers in focusing on teaching by reducing the time they spend on time-consuming paperwork and documentation. It also can assist special education teachers in delivering differentiated instruction and gathering assessment data. Existing research reports challenges and barriers, including ethical concerns about using AI. While researchers have published topics about using AI in public schools, limited studies have been published in the area of special education. The current study conducted a critical review of the literature on AI in special education, analyzing both the benefits and limitations of the new technological disruption. This presentation will present the major findings of the critical review, along with ethical considerations and their implications for inclusive education. This presentation will also offer valuable and practical recommendations for special education teachers, school administrators, and researchers and suggestions for future research.

Authors:
Yeunjoo Lee, California State University, Bakersfield, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Yeunjoo Lee is a Professor of Special Education at California State University, Bakersfield. Her research interests include teacher education, online teaching and learning, assistive technology, and autism.

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