The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Key Findings from the 2024 Educator AI Report
Fifty percent of educators reported an increase in AI usage, by both students and teachers, over the 2023–24 school year, according to The 2024 Educator AI Report: Perceptions, Practices, and Potential, from Imagine Learning, a digital curriculum solutions provider.
Evolution of Teacher Perceptions
The report offers insight into how teachers’ perceptions of AI use in the classroom have evolved since the start of the 2023–24 school year. When specifically asked about generative AI tools, participants reported an 18% increase in use since first reported in September 2023. This rapid adoption highlights the significant role AI plays in today’s classrooms.
Challenges and Concerns
Despite these advancements, 33% of educators remain dissatisfied with the current level of AI implementation, citing insufficient training, exposure, and lack of clear policies or guidelines. Schools should continue to prioritize effective AI implementation to fully realize its potential to enhance educational outcomes.
Key Findings
- AI’s Positive Impact: 55% of participants agree that generative AI will have a positive impact in the classroom. Expectations for accessibility have also remained consistent, with 88% believing that generative AI can positively impact accessibility.
- Teacher Resources: 84% view training sessions, which include practical applications and ethical use of AI, as the most valuable tool to support generative AI implementation. However, only 28% believe they have the resources they need to address potential implementation issues of generative AI—a drop from 33% in the fall.
- Popular Generative AI Use Cases: Participants see generative AI being used most often for analyzing student data (68%), creating instructional material (67%), and grading (65%). Currently, teachers have the most experience using tools for language processing (38%) and automatic grading (38%).
- Top AI Concerns: When compared to September 2023 results, participants expressed increased concern with cheating (84% versus 72%) and misinterpretation of results (69% versus 54%). Seventy-four percent are also worried about the potential negative impact on students’ writing abilities.
Conclusion
The survey highlights how quickly AI is becoming a significant influence in today’s classrooms. By addressing these challenges, we aim to provide enriched educational opportunities to every student.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current state of AI usage in education?
A: Fifty percent of educators reported an increase in AI usage, by both students and teachers, over the 2023–24 school year.
Q: What are the most common use cases for generative AI in education?
A: Participants see generative AI being used most often for analyzing student data, creating instructional material, and grading.
Q: What are the top AI concerns among educators?
A: Cheating, misinterpretation of results, and potential negative impact on students’ writing abilities are the top AI concerns among educators.
