What is Intelligent-TK?
Why it matters?
Teachers with strong Intelligent-TK can select AI tools wisely.
They understand how to integrate tools into workflows (e.g., lesson prep, feedback, scaffolding).
They can teach students safe and effective use.
Definition
Intelligent-TK refers to teachers’ knowledge of AI-based tools and their technological possibilities and limits. It includes knowing how AI systems function, how to operate them effectively, and how to recognize their constraints (Celik, 2023).
*The light yellow area highlights Intelligent-TK
(AI-Specific Technological Knowledge)
Classroom Examples for Intelligent-TK
Reflection Questions for Intelligent-TK
Teachers compare two AI-based summarization tools to see which produces more accurate and age-appropriate summaries for their subject.
A preservice teacher experiments with AI-powered quiz generators but first reviews privacy settings and adjusts questions to match curriculum standards.
A teacher uses an AI-based grammar checker for student writing but recognizes where the AI over-corrects and explains the difference to students.
Which AI tools am I already familiar with, and what do I know about their core functions?
Am I aware of alternative AI tools that could serve similar purposes in my teaching, and how do I decide which one to use?
How confident do I feel in explaining to students what an AI tool can and cannot do?
Do I know the types of mistakes or biases these AI tools are most likely to produce?
