When it comes to using AI, educators are more comfortable than students

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A new survey reveals surprising insights into who is most comfortable using ai in school. While 34 percent of educators say they use ai very frequently to write or review assignments, only 24 percent of students do the same, highlighting a significant trend in ai adoption and sentiment within the education landscape.

The idea comes from the ai ​​in Academia 2024 study carried out by ai-governance-compliance” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Leaks of copiesThe report provides a comprehensive view of the role of ai in education. It surveyed 1,000 students and 250 educators in the United States and analyzed sentiments, trends, and practical applications of ai.

“Educators are at the forefront of integrating ai into educational practices, seeing it as a valuable tool to enhance learning experiences,” said Alon Yamin, CEO and co-founder of Copyleaks. “However, our findings suggest that there is an opportunity to foster a positive relationship between students and ai. Open classroom dialogues between educators and students about the ethical use and potential role of ai in enhancing learning can empower students to effectively and responsibly leverage its benefits.”

Key findings of the study include:

Frequent use of ai

• 34% of teachers use ai very frequently to write or review assignments, demonstrating high adoption among teachers. Only 24% of students use ai this frequently, and 22% of students use it very rarely, compared to just 12% of teachers.
• It is noteworthy that 29 percent of male students frequently use ai, compared to 16 percent of female students.

Enthusiasm for ai integration

• Seventy percent of educators are interested in further integration of ai in the classroom, indicating strong support for technology-enhanced teaching. Meanwhile, 58 percent of students share this enthusiasm, reflecting a more modest interest in ai for their studies.

Optimism for personalized learning

• A large majority (87 percent of educators and 78 percent of students) believe that ai can revolutionize education through personalized learning experiences.

Comfort and confidence in ai tools

• Thirty-one percent of educators express high comfort with ai-powered educational apps, slightly outpacing the 27 percent of students.
• Confidence in ai for study recommendations is nearly identical: 28 percent of educators and 29 percent of students express strong confidence in these tools.

Significant unauthorized use of ai

• Educators and students differ widely in their compliance with school ethics policies regarding ai. Only 27 percent of educators report having misused ai tools, compared to 55 percent of students.
• Notably, high school students have the highest rate of authorized ai tool use (63 percent), with men outnumbering women by 64 percent versus 51 percent.

Different opinions on understanding ai

• A solid 68% of educators feel that understanding how ai works is very important, while only 41 percent of students share this perspective, highlighting a notable difference in sentiment toward ai literacy.

ai Detection Awareness and Recognition

• Both groups are very aware of ai detection software: 87% of students and educators recognize these tools for managing cheating and plagiarism.
• College educators had the highest awareness rate (96 percent), while middle school educators had the lowest rate (75 percent).

“Today’s educators are excited about the potential of ai to personalize learning and manage workloads, and have a strong desire to integrate it more deeply into classrooms,” Yamin added. “However, this shift comes with challenges. The gap between awareness and ethical use, especially among students, highlights the need for clear guidelines and training to ensure ai enhances education responsibly. These findings underscore the need for targeted educational initiatives that empower educators and students to use ai effectively. Addressing the concerns of both parties while promoting fair use will be crucial to improving the educational experience for all.”

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