Lots of great visuals in this report. Be sure to view the PDF linked below.
About the Report
The report from the Walton Family Foundation highlights the results of a survey that explores the perspectives of teachers on the potential of AI to enhance classroom creativity and support learning.
Read the full results via this PDF document link.
Key Findings
- Teacher Familiarity with AI: The survey shows a significant increase in teacher familiarity with AI tools, particularly ChatGPT. In just over a year, the percentage of teachers familiar with ChatGPT rose from 55% to 79%.
Consider signing teachers up for TCEA’s inexpensive (<$45) course on ChatGPT for Educators or Artificial Intelligence Educator.
- Weekly Use of ChatGPT: Approximately half of U.S. teachers and K-12 students use ChatGPT on a weekly basis, indicating a rapid adoption of AI in education.
- Positive Views on AI: The majority of teachers (59%) and students (70%) hold positive views on AI, with many seeing its potential to boost creativity and support learning.
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Uses of AI in Education: Teachers are using AI for various purposes, including generating ideas for classes, lesson plans, student worksheets, and creating quizzes or tests. AI is also being used to help with literacy and math achievement, which are at their lowest levels in two decades.
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Training and Support: Despite the growing adoption, only 25% of teachers reported receiving training on AI chatbots, and a significant number (32%) cited lack of training as a major reason for not using AI.
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Equity and Access: The survey suggests that AI adoption is more prevalent among minority groups, with Black and Hispanic parents expressing greater support for AI use in schools.
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Concerns and Challenges: While AI is seen as a valuable tool, concerns about its impact on cheating and the need for careful consideration of its implementation remain.
Overall, the report indicates that AI is gaining popularity in education, with teachers and students embracing its potential to enhance learning and creativity. However, it also underscores the need for proper training and support to ensure effective integration of AI in the classroom.
Reflection Question: Should schools be striving to integrate AI into the classroom or not? Share your thoughts via email and see them reposted here with a response. Email me at mguhlin@gmail.com.
Tools Available
| Linked Title | Description |
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| The Rori Math Hint Generation Chatbot | Identifies student mistakes and provides hints to help them solve math problems. Aims to be integrated with online math assignments for constant support. |
| Personalized Writing Tutor for Analytic Writing | Gives personalized feedback on student writing to improve coherence, tone, and effectiveness. Developed by an experienced teacher. |
| Early Literacy Tool | Helps create support plans and choose interventions for early literacy issues. Uses the Doing What Works Library for a comprehensive approach. |
| Student Portfolio Assessment Tool | Assists educators in identifying top skills in student assignments to prepare students for future jobs. Created by the Mastery Transcript Consortium. |
| School Comparison Bot | Allows parents to compare schools based on academics, attendance, and other factors. Developed for the Cheltenham School District but adaptable to others with available data. |
