Data and Tips on Faculty Adoption of AI

(From Forbes) AI is reshaping education, but many teachers feel unprepared. A Twinkl study found that 76% of UK teachers and 69% of US teachers receive little to no formal AI training. Despite this, interest is high — 62% of US and 60% of UK educators regularly use AI in their work. However, the gap between AI adoption and proper training limits teachers' ability to use these tools effectively and responsibly.

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(From American Association of Community Colleges) When it comes to helping faculty adopt AI, a structured approach can help, according to experts at Madison College in Wisconsin. Steps include:

• Get hands-on by experimenting with AI in a faculty member’s field to understand its capabilities and limitations.
• Evaluate AI’s role by analyzing its impact on core skills.
• Redesign assignments and policies to promote responsible AI use.
• Foster collaboration through faculty discussions.

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(From HR Magazine) The UK’s National Education Union (NEU) warns that AI teaching tools could threaten jobs in education. Concerns arose after the government announced a £1 million fund to support 16 tech companies in developing AI tools. Experts predict junior roles will be most impacted, urging young professionals to build skills that complement AI rather than compete with it.

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