Collaborative Design with Conversational Artificial Intelligence: A Case Study of Pre-Service Language Teachers in Multidisciplinary Teams

This study examines the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) conversational agents as collaborative team members in a blended learning teacher education course for pre-service language teachers. Focusing on the intersection of emerging technologies and blended learning, the research explores how pre-service language teachers interact with GAI to support lesson planning, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and enhance digital literacy skills. The findings reveal that GAI can impact the training experience of pre-service teachers by serving both as a pedagogical tool and a collaborative partner. Implications are discussed for teacher educators, researchers, teachers, and administrators in integrating AI technologies into teacher training programs to prepare educators for technology-rich learning environments.