A recent survey by the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) sheds light on the struggles faced by educators in dealing with generative AI, emphasizing the importance of improved training and guidelines in the education sector.
A recent survey by the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has highlighted that educators face ongoing challenges with generative AI despite receiving training and policy guidance. According to the survey:
- 59% of teachers report student usage of generative AI tools for school purposes.
- 83% of teachers use generative AI tools like ChatGPT personally or professionally.
- 80% of teachers have received formal training on AI policies, yet only 28% have guidance on handling suspected misuse such as plagiarism.
- 68% of teachers regularly use AI content detection tools, which have efficacy issues and disproportionately affect students protected by civil rights laws.
- 64% of teachers noted an increase in disciplinary actions against students for AI use, up 16 percentage points from the previous year.
- 52% of teachers express increased distrust in student work authenticity, a higher sentiment in schools banning AI.
These findings point to a need for enhanced training and clearer guidelines for educators.
