admin In its second annual State of AI in Education report, Quizlet reveals significant insights into the implementation and impact of AI technologies in U.S. education. The report indicates a notable disparity in AI adoption between college and high school students, with 82% of college students using AI technologies compared to 58% of high school students. This trend highlights a more rapid embrace of AI at the higher education level.
According to the report, two-thirds of high school and college teachers now use AI technology in their teaching. Students are leveraging AI primarily for research (46%), summarising or synthesising information (38%), and generating study guides (31%). Furthermore, students who dedicate three or more hours to nightly study are more likely to report positive impacts of AI on their efficiency, learning support, and creativity.
Interestingly, while 41% of students believe AI creates a more equitable education system, only 33% of teachers share this view. Moreover, 48% of high school students remain uncertain about using AI for college preparations or standardised tests, with only 7% having done so.
AI’s Impact on Learning: Varied Perceptions
The report also sheds light on the differing perceptions of AI’s impact on learning between students and teachers. High school teachers report that AI has made their students more confident, whereas higher education professors believe it helps students learn new concepts faster. Despite the broad adoption, only 28% of teachers felt that AI positively impacted students’ overall learning experience, compared to 46% of students.
Additionally, the optimism about AI’s potential has tempered compared to the previous year. The percentage of teachers who believe AI will have a positive impact has decreased from 51% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Teachers continue to see AI as beneficial for student confidence and concept acquisition but are less optimistic about its role in addressing pandemic-induced learning losses.
A significant concern highlighted is the lack of clear guidelines and regulations for AI use in education. Despite some progress, 69% of schools have not established a code of conduct for AI technology. The absence of oversight remains a major concern for nearly half of the teachers surveyed.
The report concludes that while AI adoption is increasing, the education sector is still grappling with the challenges of integrating this technology effectively and equitably. Teachers and students recognise the potential of AI but call for more comprehensive guidelines and support to harness its benefits fully.
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