Many teachers now use artificial intelligence-powered apps in their daily work. They say it became a massive Times, making it more manageable for famous stress, highly responsive work.
However, research data from the Edweek Research Center shows that there are still many teachers who don't use AI in their daily work.. Teachers say the biggest reason is that they have more pressing priorities and lack of knowledge and support.
Education Week K-12 Essential Forum on May 22ndtwo teachers and researchers discussed how teachers are currently using AI and what other teachers may need to do to begin experimenting with technology. The panelists were: Ana Sepulveda, sixth grade mathematics and talented dual language teacher at a talented and talented school at Pleasant Grove, Dallas. Amanda Pierman, high school science teacher and technology integration specialist at Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. and Glenn Kleiman, senior advisor to Stanford Accelerator for Learning.
Below are four takeaways from their discussion.
1. Teachers need AI literacy more than ever
Many teachers still don't know what it is and how it works, so there's a lot of fear around AIsaid the panelist. Therefore, it is important for teachers to receive training in AI.
Some AI-trained teachers are more likely to have adopted it themselves rather than attending the district-provided PD sessions, panelists said. For example, much of the training in Sepulveda is about this technology, “I am the only one who is taking action and trying to stay innovative and up to date.” And most of the things Peerman knows about using AI was likewise self-taught, or the knowledge she took from the meeting.
AI professional development requires introducing many practical experiences. That way, educators can experiment as learners and as teachers, Kleiman said. Teachers need time to understand what works for their students and work with their peers. Learning how to use AI for teaching should focus not only on tools, but also on how educational needs and AI can help bridge the learning gap.
2. Students need to learn how to use AI ethically and responsibly
When Peerman first heard about generative AI, she said that she was “grief” when someone came up with something that students could use to cheat. There is a concern that many teachers share.
“Students need to teach them how to use it [AI] Just as we need to teach digital citizenship ethically and responsibly,” Pierman said.
Sepulveda, who uses dual language students and AI tools, said that students must be very specific about how they can plug into generative AI tools. For example, when students are working on translation (the ability to move fluidly between languages), Sepulveda gives them a question stalk that can be put into generative AI tools that help them understand the topic.
“I have to get in the way and be really explicit [students can use AI tools]She said, because they have no other lessons on how to use technology responsibly.
3. Teachers want to be clear about acceptable use of AI
One reason some teachers haven't started experimenting with AI yet is because they don't know when they or their students are OK with using technologysaid the panelist.
Schools don't necessarily have to create a completely new policysaid Clyman. For example, you can update or enhance existing policies regarding academic integrity and technology use.
For teachers navigating this themselves, peerman recommended that they be very clear about their expectations with their students. How can they use it? Can I use it for brainstorming and proofreading?
“As far as you say [students] What are your expectations, it makes it very easy for teachers and students to know what you want and where your comfort with AI is,” Pierman said.
4. What should we think of AI's role in education?
Overall, panelists consider the greatest potential of AI to help teachers distinguish teaching to reduce workload and better meet the individual needs of students.
For Sepulveda, her hope for AI is that it will become an equalizer for all students. Their specific academic needs are to be met regardless of their background. Peerman said that AI will become a teacher's assistant and help them find a way to reach students on the level.
According to Kleiman, the fear is that AI can even grasp the stock gaps even more. In a nightmare scenario, students in high-poverty schools are primarily taught by AI, while students in wealthy districts have both qualified human teachers and AI tools, he said.
A more likely scenario is where the advantages and disadvantages of AI arise in schools, panelists emphasized.
“Is AI effective?” It's like asking if a book is effective,” Kleiman said. “It's about how it's used, what purpose, in what context, and in combination with other things. AI is a new and powerful partner for teachers and students who can do many different things.”
