Educators are finding ways for AI to make their jobs easier. AI has been a controversial topic for teachers since ChatGPT launched.
OpenAI, Google , and Microsoft have all tried to show how their AI assistants can help with learning.
Educators said they’re actually optimistic about using gen AI to save time.
Big Tech wants people to believe that artificial intelligence is a good idea in the classroom. Educators say that it actually is.
In May, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google — three companies leading the charge in the AI arms race — debuted impressive demonstrations of their chatbots, and education was a talking point at each of their events.
Google highlighted Gemini Education as a tool for teachers using Workspace to create agendas, summarize meetings, and elevate presentations. When OpenAI launched GPT-4o , it featured a virtual tutor who could help with an algebra equation via video in real time.
Microsoft announced a partnership with online learning platform Khan Academy to offer teachers a free AI tool called Khanmigo for planning lessons, assignments, and tracking student performance.
Microsoft’s billionaire founder, Bill Gates, has also been outspoken about his belief that AI "will enhance" education.
And despite worries — including whether students will use ChatGPT to cheat on their schoolwork — time-pressured education professionals appear to be positive about generative AI can to help teachers. One major reason: it can help them use their hours better.Take Tierra Harris, a third-grade teacher based in Texas. Harris has taken full advantage of generative AI services this school year to access resources "in a matter of seconds."Harris said she uses ChatGPT to help her craft letters to parents, respond to emails, and even create quizzes based on her current lesson plans — all the parts of teaching that don’t involve standing in front of a room full of kids.There’s still a way to go before AI is fully integrated into public schools, but Harris, who asked BI not to name her place of work as her comments on AI are personal and not necessarily the school district’s stance, said that she’s also hopeful that she can soon send […]
AI is coming to your kid’s classroom, and teachers can’t wait
