New data shows the majority of our educators still aren't getting fundamental AI literacy training
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We know that GenAI has significantly disrupted K12 education, but we continue to see persistent gaps in AI literacy training for educators as seen in new data from the EdWeek Research Center. Key Findings: ? 58% of teachers still have had NO AI training ? The number of teachers that have received training as increased by 14% since spring 2024, but there has been no increase of GenAI usage ? The majority of teachers that have received training have only had one session Teachers said there top barriers to using GenAI were: ??Lack of knowledge/training ??Competing priorities by their school/district ??Lack of school policy/guidance for responsible use What This Means for Leaders: The data clearly shows that more needs to be done to train and support teachers. While progress is being made, the majority of our educators still lack fundamental AI literacy skills – a critical need for responsible use as students adopt these tools at faster and faster rates. Our teachers deserve and require more -?they need sustained, practical support that acknowledges their time constraints while empowering them to confidently navigate this technological shift.??We have seen how much difference a 90-minute, practical, balanced workshop can make and the more significant impacts a PLC approach makes. What do you think? (Link in the comments for the full report)
