Top 5 Mistakes Educators Make with AI

With the right approach, AI can save time, boost learning outcomes, and make educators' lives easier. But with any new technology, it's easy to get tripped up. That’s why we’ve compiled our Top 5 Mistakes Educators Make with AI and strategies for how to avoid them in this resource.

Watch our webinar that inspired this resource here.

Want to get the most out of AI?

Here are the top 5 mistakes we see being made, and how you can avoid them.

1. Using GenAI like Google or a search engine

GenAI tools work best when answering open-ended questions and completing more complex tasks like creating a lesson plan. Many GenAI tools are not directly connected to the internet and have knowledge cut-offs.

2. Stopping after one prompt

We call it prompting for a reason! Even with a great first prompt, GenAI outputs can be too general, not fit for your context, or missing elements. Sharing feedback and continuing to prompt is the key to good outputs.

3. Not checking for hallucinations and bias

GenAI tools are not thinking, they are computing/predicting and will often make mistakes. It’s imperative to check for inaccuracies (hallucinations) and biases when prompting.

4. Thinking AI detectors work

There is no foolproof way to identify AI created content. Detectors incorrectly categorize AI use and research has shown that they penalize non-native English Speakers.

5. A fixed mindset/not being open to experimentation

When you are using a GenAI chatbot, you are able to create with technology like never before (e.g. text, images, and even code). The more open you are to experimenting and trying new things, the better your experience will be. Plus these tools are evolving quickly.