Abstract :

In the context of digital transformation in higher education, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being utilized by pre-service teachers to support their learning. This study aims to analyze the current status, opportunities, and challenges of AI application at Thu Dau Mot University. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a survey of 412 students and semi-structured interviews with 3 lecturers, 2 administrators, and 5 students.

The findings indicate that AI is widely used for information retrieval, learning support, and content generation, thereby enhancing learning effectiveness, fostering self-directed learning, and enabling personalized learning processes. However, several challenges remain, including over-reliance on technology, insufficient information evaluation skills, and risks related to academic integrity.

Based on these findings, the study proposes several recommendations to improve the effective integration of AI in teacher education, contributing to meeting the demands of digital transformation in higher education.

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Keywords :

Artificial Intelligence, Digital transformation, Higher Education, Learning, Pre – Service Teachers

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