How AI is becoming a ‘game changer’ for teachers
AI is beginning to transform the classroom. Here’s how
- Views on artificial intelligence in education have evolved significantly since ChatGPT's 2022 launch, shifting from initial bans to widespread integration in classrooms.
- A recent Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll indicates that 60 per cent of K-12 US teachers used AI tools in the past school year, with frequent users reporting an average saving of six hours weekly.
- Teachers are leveraging AI for creating lesson plans, generating quizzes, assisting with grading, and streamlining administrative work, which many report improves their job performance and work-life balance.
- While AI offers benefits, concerns persist regarding its potential to replace teacher judgment and impact students' critical thinking skills, leading some states to issue guidance for its use.
- Educators are increasingly working to teach students responsible AI usage and identify instances of misuse.