Artificial Intelligence and Immersive Technologies in Teacher Education: A Systematic Review

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and the Metaverse is reshaping teacher education by offering adaptive and immersive learning experiences. This systematic review examines the current scenario of AI and immersive technologies in teacher education (training and professional development). This study follows a PRISMA methodology and has analysed approximately 43 studies related to teacher education. The study has also considered the insights from student focused research which offers valuable implications for teachers and instructional design. This review highlights key applications, benefits and challenges of AI and immersive learning environments in teacher education. It also discusses how teachers can use findings from student experiences to enhance their pedagogical strategies. The findings reveal a gap in teacher specific research and propose future directions to integrate AI and immersive technologies into teacher education. This study provides a better understanding of how AI and Metaverse based tools can transform teacher training along with addressing the challenges faced in their adoption.