Journal of Technology and Information Education 2026, 18(1):63-79 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2026.010

GENERATIVE AI IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT: ETHICAL ASPECTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mária BAJÚZOVÁ1, Michal MANČÍK2
1 National Institute of Education and Youth, Slovakia
2 National Institute of Education and Youth, Slovakia, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

The study focuses on the perception of artificial intelligence in the school environment from the perspective of pedagogical and professional staff. The aim of the research was to analyze how respondents evaluate students' use of AI, what ethical risks they associate with it, and what support they need for its didactic guidance. The research was exploratory-descriptive in nature and was carried out through an anonymous online questionnaire on a sample of 150 employees of Slovak schools. The results suggest that students' use of AI is common in schools, but its formal anchoring remains uneven. The study therefore emphasizes the need for clear school rules and practical professional development for teachers.

Keywords: generative AI, school environment, AI literacy, AI ethics, professional development, Slovak teachers.

Received: May 18, 2026; Revised: August 11, 2026; Accepted: August 17, 2026; Published: September 2, 2026  Show citation

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BAJÚZOVÁ, M., & MANČÍK, M. (2026). GENERATIVE AI IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT: ETHICAL ASPECTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Journal of Technology and Information Education, 18(1), 63-79. doi: 10.5507/jtie.2026.010
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