Abstract:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being applied in education, including in science teaching. As a new technological opportunity, it is important to explore and understand the possibilities for its application in education. The current study aims to explore the opinions of science teachers who have recently started to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their practice and to what extent these technologies support the educational process according to them. An author's questionnaire was developed that focuses on teachers' practices and views, collecting information on various aspects of AI implementation - from creating personalized learning materials, using simulations and virtual reality, to automated student assessment.

The article describes the participants' views on the possibilities of AI as an aid for teaching subjects such as "Physics and Astronomy", "Chemistry and Environmental Protection", and "Biology and Health Education" at school.

It is evident from the responses that some of the participants have not yet used artificial intelligence for any purpose. However, it is evident that the majority of them are already experimenting with AI tools and platforms, especially for adapting learning content to the individual needs of students by using functions such as automated creation of test questions or using chatbots to help students with their independent work. Of course, problems may arise when choosing appropriate platforms. The article also focuses on students' engagement and understanding of more complex topics when using artificial intelligence in education, according to respondents. Automated assessment is also affected – especially for test tasks, the application of simulations and virtual reality in a safe, interactive environment.

Possible concerns regarding the performance and accuracy of the data provided by the artificial intelligence used were also considered. The results of the questionnaire show that teachers view AI as a promising tool, which nevertheless requires time, support and the development of new skills to be effectively integrated into the traditional learning process.

Keywords:

Education, artificial intelligence, natural science education, digital tools.