Artificial Intelligence in Education by Mohammad Awad Alafnan

Artificial Intelligence in Education by Mohammad Awad Alafnan

The rapid expansion of digital technologies and artificial intelligence is transforming how teaching, learning, and knowledge construction take place. This book responds to these developments by examining education through the lens of discourse, highlighting the central role of communication in shaping learning experiences in technology-mediated environments.

Bringing together insights from applied linguistics, education, communication studies, and educational technology, the book explores digital communication, online and hybrid learning, AI-mediated interaction, classroom discourse, social media, multimodality, assessment, curriculum design, and ethical challenges in contemporary education. Particular attention is given to the ways artificial intelligence influences knowledge production, feedback, participation, identity, and educational decision-making.

By integrating theoretical perspectives with practical implications, the book offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing human-centered digital and AI-enhanced education. It will be of interest to researchers, educators, policymakers, graduate students, and professionals seeking critical and interdisciplinary perspectives on the future of learning in an increasingly digital world.

Dr. Mohammad Awad AlAfnan is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Communication at the American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has established an international reputation for his research in discourse analysis, digital communication, educational technology, artificial intelligence in education, and language and identity studies.

He has published extensively in leading international journals and edited volumes on topics related to communication practices, social media discourse, educational discourse, online learning, and the impact of emerging technologies on language and education. His recent work focuses on the intersection of discourse, technology, and learning, with particular attention to AI-mediated communication, digital literacy, and human-centered approaches to education.

He is the author and editor of several scholarly books and has presented his research at international conferences across Asia and the Middle East. His research has contributed to advancing understanding of how digital technologies and artificial intelligence reshape communication, knowledge construction, and educational practices in contemporary societies.