• Pulluru Savitha

To stabilize education in pandemic situations, focusing on OERs has led to the invention of a novel type of pedagogy for students of various disciplines and at various levels. Previously, libraries were the only sources for getting deep knowledge on a subject. But libraries may not be in reach of the students in remote areas. Also, not all libraries have updated books, and buying updated books is a more costly process for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Now, as OER integration with AI has taken flight, students from lower levels to higher levels and students from remote areas to urban areas, students from different backgrounds and economic groups are benefiting from this. Many students drop out of their studies to put their hands to work in carrying on their livelihood. Moreover, science education with practical knowledge is just like an unachievable dream to them. Even for students who need deep knowledge with practical insight, they may not be satisfied due to fewer resources for practical knowledge, and space and time may also be limitations. Hence, to overcome all these real-world problems, various certified and instructor-based OERs or AI-assisted OERs have stretched their hands to support the students. OER also creates the opportunity to form communities around teaching and learning through the material production, adaptation, and resharing process (Carrie Diaz Eaton).¹ Focusing on the area of study of life sciences, in this area, many OER platforms are giving their best to satisfy every level of learner in society by providing openly licensed digital materials, including books, virtual labs, simulated interactive sessions, and open research articles supporting teaching, learning, and research. But the use of these resources in a constructive way, addressing the ethical considerations to stabilize the education system, should be the main motto of the educators, rather than passively adopting them. Also, many of the platforms are paid access, which is out of reach for the learners. Hence, the gaps of the OERs should be wiped out with vast usage and accessibility to many with low cost and more content.

Pedagogy; virtual labs; simulations; constructive; accessible; ethical

"OERs Integrated with AI in Science Education Prospects and Challenges", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no.252-255, March-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHM06038.pdf

"OERs Integrated with AI in Science Education Prospects and Challenges", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no. pp252-255, March-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHM06038.pdf