Trends in Teaching Roles

Teachers are begging for AI training. And they’re not wrong to ask. Every session I’ve offered on AI in education has been packed. Waitlists. Follow-ups. More requests than I can keep up with. Why? Because teachers know AI is changing the game—and they want in. The need for AI training in education isn’t just anecdotal—it’s backed by data. According to a recent survey from the World Economic Forum, 71% of teachers and 65% of students agree that AI tools will be essential for success in college and the workplace. That underscores just how critical it is to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI meaningfully into their teaching. And here’s what teachers actually want from their PD: ✅ Hands-on — time to explore tools, not just watch slides ✅ Practical — strategies they can use tomorrow ✅ Digestible — no overwhelm, just clarity and confidence ✅ Classroom-tested — examples that work with real students ✅ Supportive — space to ask questions, experiment, and grow I’ve led AI PD for educators across conferences, districts, and schools—and every time, the feedback is the same: “Every teacher should learn this.” “Can you come back and train the rest of our staff?” AI in education isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must. And teachers are ready. #AIinEducation #TeacherPD #EdTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureReadySchools #AItools #MagicSchoolAI #Diffit #SchoolAI #TimeToTeachAI

👓 A New Report "Professional Development for Teachers in the Age of AI" 🚌 The European Schoolnet Academy Thematic Seminar Report delves into the professional development of #Teachers in the era of artificial intelligence (#AI). It emphasizes the importance of professional development programs in supporting teachers amidst rapid technological changes, highlighting their role in addressing AI-related concerns and fostering a community of teachers actively engaged in enhancing their practices. The report, authored by experts like Mutlu Cukurova and Lidija Kralj, discusses the need for evolving teacher training activities to incorporate AI and support from AI tools. It stresses the significance of educators acquiring competencies spanning ethics, AI fundamentals, and #DigitalPedagogy to effectively integrate AI in education. The report also touches on the potential challenges and ethical considerations associated with AI implementation in teaching. .......................... #DigitalPedagogy focuses on the pedagogical use of digital technologies, emphasizing how technology can transform teaching and learning practices. It involves critically evaluating digital tools from a pedagogical perspective and aligning technology use with educational objectives. 💡Implementing #DigitalPedagogy requires that educators: a. Understand digital tools available for education. b. Align technology use with pedagogical goals. c. Engage in continuous professional development. d. Collaborate with peers and share best practices. e. Focus on student engagement and personalized learning. f. Utilize digital tools for assessment and feedback. g. Be adaptable and flexible to meet evolving educational needs. ......................... What are the recommendations? The European Schoolnet Academy Thematic Seminar Report suggests several strategies for teacher trainers to effectively support teachers in integrating AI into their teaching practices: 1. #ConductPracticalActivities: Encourage hands-on tasks, either online or onsite, using AI tools to enhance understanding and produce tangible outputs for analysis, fostering peer collaboration. 2. #ImmediateImplementation: Advocate for the immediate implementation of learned skills and developed activities in the classroom to reinforce retention and practical application. 3. #Build a #ProfessionalCommunity: Foster a collaborative environment by developing a professional community that encourages peer collaboration, peer learning, and the development of AI literacy skills with a focus on pedagogy and aligning educational methods with teaching and learning principles. 4. #EmphasizePedagogy: Maintain a consistent focus on pedagogy throughout the training process, aligning educational methods with teaching and learning principles to ensure effective integration of AI in education. https://lnkd.in/eHxbZS82

New research from RAND shows significant growth in AI-related professional development for teachers across U.S. school districts, with some clear disparities based on district poverty levels. Key Findings from the Research: • By Fall 2024, about half (48%) of surveyed districts reported providing AI training to teachers, double the amount (23%) from Fall 2023. • An additional 26% of districts plan to implement AI training during the 2024-2025 school year, potentially bringing the total to 74% of districts by fall 2025. • Low-poverty districts consistently lead in AI adoption, with 67% providing teacher training by fall 2024, compared to only 39% of high-poverty districts - continuing a gap first observed in 2023. • District leaders reported that initial teacher trainings primarily focused on addressing fear and confusion about AI rather than jumping straight to instructional applications. • Almost all districts made AI training optional for teachers rather than mandatory. • Few districts addressed student use of AI tools, focusing instead on teacher proficiency first. While we’re happy to see increased attention to AI literacy and (albeit optional) PD for educators, the persistent gap in AI training between low-poverty and high-poverty districts threatens to exacerbate the digital divide, with more advantaged schools gaining more AI literacy. To ensure equitable implementation of AI in education requires targeted support and resources directed to high-poverty districts. The question is what practical opportunities for that will exist at a state and federal level in light of the current administration and the recently proposed draft order focused on AI integration in K12 schools. AI for Education #AIequity #AIinEducation #AIliteracy Link in the comments to Rand's full report.