  In the era of exponential technology growth, one unexpected guest has claimed
a seat in classrooms worldwide, Artificial Intelligence. Generative AI, such as
ChatGPT, promises a revolution in education, yet it arrives with a double-edged
sword. Its potential for personalized learning is offset by issues of cheating,
inaccuracies, and educators struggling to incorporate it effectively into their
lesson design. We are standing on the brink of this educational frontier, and
it is clear that we need to navigate this terrain with a lot of care. This is a
major challenge that could undermine the integrity and value of our educational
process. So, how can we turn these challenges into opportunities? When used
inappropriately, AI tools can become the perfect tool for the cut copy paste
mentality, and quickly begin to corrode critical thinking, creativity, and deep
understanding, the most important skills in our rapidly changing world.
Teachers feel that they are not equipped to leverage this technology, widening
the digital divide among educators and institutions. Addressing these concerns
calls for an in depth research approach. We will employ empirical research,
drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model, to assess the attitudes toward
generative AI among educators and students. Understanding their perceptions,
usage patterns, and hurdles is the first crucial step in creating an effective
solution. The present study will be used as a process manual for future
researchers to apply, running their own data, based on the steps explained here
