Current State
- Only 20% of teachers feel prepared to use AI in their classrooms
- 67% of parents see AI benefits outweighing risks in education
- 53% believe schools are adequately preparing students for an AI future.
Key Developments
- AI literacy is emerging as the “fourth literacy,” alongside reading, writing, and digital literacy
- Global educational platforms are increasingly incorporating AI for personalized learning.
Major Challenges
- Significant disparities exist in AI access between urban and rural schools
- Teacher training in AI technology remains limited
- Infrastructure and resource gaps need to be addressed.
Niall McNulty is Product Lead for Education Futures at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, focusing on AI and educational technology solutions for diverse global contexts. Niall is a specialist in using AI for teaching, learning and professional support.
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