Demand for More AI PD

Edweek’s 2023 "Year in Charts" has done a great job highlighting the impact of Generative AI in education (we love data). Here are some of the key highlights from their research.

What kind of AI-related professional development topics or approaches would be VERY useful right now to you or—if you are an administrator—to the teachers in your district or school? Source: Edweek.org

1. Nearly 50% of educators expressed discomfort with AI even before the current school year began.

2. Teachers want more PD on Generative AI!

3. Student AI use is a major pain point.

2 of the 3 top requested PD topics, were focused on responsible AI usage by students: 62% want guidance on how to teach students how to use AI responsible and 54% want strategies for identifying improper student use.

These findings point towards what we know is a crucial need: comprehensive GenAI literacy training at all levels. This research is a strong call-to-action for schools and districts to prioritize this training in the second half of the school year.

How is your school or district approaching AI literacy building?

Check out the full article for all of the great data.