Empowering Teacher Training with AI: Factors Shaping the Development and Use of Open Educational Resources

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Title: Empowering Teacher Training with AI: Factors Shaping the Development and Use of Open Educational Resources
Language: English
Authors: Berkan Celik (ORCID 0000-0002-7068-8918), Ferhan Şahin (ORCID 0000-0003-4973-9562)
Source: Distance Education. 2026 47(1):157-179.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 23
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Open Educational Resources, Preservice Teachers, Student Behavior, Student Empowerment, Influences, Material Development, Student Motivation, Open Education, Distance Education, Teacher Education Programs, Technology Integration, Intention, Trust (Psychology)
DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2025.2609578
ISSN: 0158-7919
1475-0198
Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into open educational resource (OER) development presents new opportunities for enhancing educational experiences. However, the factors shaping pre-service teachers' adoption of AI-assisted OER development still unexplored. This study examines the key determinants of pre-service teachers' (psts) behavioral intentions to develop and use AI-assisted OER, drawing from Uses and Gratifications Theory and related constructs. Data were collected from 240 psts. Participants received 10 weeks training on AI-supported OER development. Data analysis was conducted performing structural equation modeling and bootstrapping. The findings reveal that compatibility, enjoyment, task efficiency, and information seeking significantly influence both trust and behavioral intention. However, trust did not. Social factors yielded mixed results. While social influence positively affected behavioral intention, it did not significantly impact compatibility or trust. Similarly, social interaction fostered trust but did not directly influence behavioral intention. While peer and instructor opinions encourage adoption, they do not necessarily enhance AI's trustworthiness or suitability for educational tasks. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of AI acceptance in education by refining existing adoption models with social and cognitive factors. Findings suggest that training programs should emphasize AI's alignment with teaching tasks and focus on enhancing user enjoyment to drive adoption.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1502964
Database: ERIC
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