5 Key Questions to Ask Teachers & Students About AI

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Written By Daniel Kosta

Before implementing generative AI in educational settings, it's crucial to understand the perspectives and experiences of all stakeholders. Here is a set of 5 key questions designed to help inform your generative AI adoption strategy.

 
 

Click here to make a copy of a sample Google Form for use with faculty and staff

Click here to make a copy of a sample Google Form for use with students

Question 1: How often do you use GenAI? (AI tools that can create new content such as text and images, like ChatGPT)

  • For educators: Tailors training to meet teachers where they are based on responses; identifies early adopters who could mentor others

  • For students: Establishes students’ exposure to GenAI by grade level, background and gender; highlights AI literacy needs

Question 2: Which GenAI tools have you used? (List tool options relevant to your context)

  • For educators: Identifies popular tools for vetting and piloting, as well as screens for potential security issues

  • For students: Provides insight on student use; identifies GenAI tools to adopt and any support students need to use them responsibly

Question 3: How do you use GenAI? (List options related to work, study, recreation, etc.)

  • For educators: Reveals areas in which GenAI is already impacting teaching and identifies areas for further training

  • For students: Provides insight on student AI use beyond schoolwork (entertainment, creativity, and personal projects)

Question 4: What most excites you about generative AI?

  • For educators: Identifies practices and opportunities that resonate with staff and drives enthusiasm for GenAI adoption

  • For students: Identifies student aspirations and areas of excitement that can be used to create engaging AI-enhanced learning

Question 5: What most concerns you about generative AI?

  • For educators: Proactively addresses potential roadblocks and resistance; mitigates risk and provide meaningful support to teachers

  • For students: Informs the development of AI literacy programs to address potential anxieties, misconceptions, and ethical considerations

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