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@article{210553,
        author = {SONYMOL SKARIAH and Dr. RONU THOMAS},
        title = {Exploring the Integration of AI Tools Among Secondary Teachers in Kerala},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {6},
        pages = {1249-1254},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=210553},
        abstract = {The present study focusses identify the cognitive dimension of secondary school teachers in Kerala towards AI tools. In the study survey cum descriptive method is used and data consists of validated questionnaire that was given to a convenient sample of 30 teachers from different districts in Kerala through google form. The outcomes indicated that more than 50% of teachers had a moderate level of knowledge and have adopted AI tools for teaching-oriented tasks, including lesson planning and curricula to be developed. High standard deviation on impact of AI tools on teaching effectiveness and workload shows the varied level of comfort, confidence and familiarity with AI among teachers. Most of the teachers are using AI for academic related tasks like content creation, lesson planning and preparation of worksheets The findings highlight the need for systematic professional development programs among teachers on the effective and ethical use of AI in education. Teachers need training for doing their administrative works like grading with the AI tools. This will be helpful for the teachers allowing focus more on creativity, mentorship, and human connection.},
        keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, Teacher Awareness, AI Tools, Secondary Education Kerala},
        month = {November},
        }