Supplementary file 1_GenAI and AI tools for STEAM educators: evidence-informed strategies and resources for the future of teaching.pdf

Records were screened using explicit inclusion and exclusion criteria in two stages. The synthesis examined the conceptual foundations of Gen AI and AI in STEAM education, pedagogical theories supporting responsible integration of Gen AI and AI, and Gen AI and AI tools applicable to STEAM classrooms. Findings highlight applications in lesson planning, personalized learning, inquiry- and project-based learning, formative assessment, feedback, academic integrity, coding, media generation, and interdisciplinary learning.

GenAI and AI can enhance teacher productivity, creativity, collaboration, adaptive instruction, and learner engagement when supported by sound pedagogy, AI literacy, and ethical governance. The article proposes an integrated framework for responsible human–AI collaboration linking pedagogical principles, ethical considerations, and discipline-specific applications. It offers practical guidance for fostering innovative, equitable, and contextually responsive STEAM education in an increasingly AI-enabled educational environment.</p>