Key points:
- A new survey highlights potential complications down the road as AI takes hold in classrooms
- Many districts don’t currently offer professional development for AI
- See related article: Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration
A majority of teachers and administrators in a recent survey believe artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on teaching and learning–but that impact may not be all positive, as roughly half of surveyed teachers believe AI will make their jobs more challenging.
As artificial intelligence (AI) quickly becomes a focal point in U.S. schools, the new survey of educators and administrators conducted by Clever, a digital learning platform, underscores the need for greater preparation for educators and administrators on the use of the emerging technology in classrooms.
Clever conducted a comprehensive survey of over 1,500 teachers and administrators nationwide, coupled with insights from over 100 leading edtech companies in spring 2023. The findings emphasize the need for the edtech sector to proactively address the emerging challenges and opportunities presented by AI.
Divergent views on the impact of AI among teachers and administrators: Eighty-five percent of teachers and 78 percent of administrators believe AI will have a significant impact on teaching. However, a striking discrepancy emerges when they consider the consequences: Half of the teachers surveyed (49 percent) express concern that AI will make their jobs more challenging within three years, while a similar proportion of administrators (46 percent) envision AI easing the teachers’ workload.
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