This BETT report finds that teachers are unsure about the ability of AI to cut their workload and teachers' opinions on AI still remains highly divided.
According to the survey, seven in ten (69%) schools have not yet implemented AI technologies. However, among those that have, the primary goal has been to try to reduce teacher workload, with 24% of respondents citing this as the main reason for adoption.
However, the findings reveal a mixed picture of AI's effectiveness. Among teachers using AI, 32% report a decrease in their workload, while half say it has remained unchanged (42%) or even increased (8%).
Looking to the future, 27% believe AI will free up teaching time for more meaningful student interaction, 38% disagree. Similarly, 23% think AI will positively transform classroom teaching practices, while 35% disagree.
Despite these divisions, there are areas where teachers see clear potential for AI. The top areas where educators believe AI and other tech solutions could help include automated marking and assessment (53%), scheduling and timetabling (44%), and generating student reports and feedback (43%).