New Research Finds Schools of Education Fail to Prepare Teachers to Use AI

New Research Finds Schools of Education Fail to Prepare Teachers to Use AI

The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence is exposing a glaring disconnect in teacher preparation. While forward-thinking superintendents are rolling up their sleeves to build AI literacy among teachers, college programs tasked with preparing the next generation of educators are largely absent from the conversation. This isn’t just a missed opportunity; it is an existential crisis for teacher prep programs. From hundreds of surveys an…

DOBLE LLAVE – Artificial intelligence (IA) has become an omnipresent tool, transforming diverse sectors, including education. José Luis Rangel, marketing manager at ESET Venezuela, highlights the advantages and risks of its implementation in the student setting. He points out that this tool offers personalized learning experiences, adapting to the individual needs of each student, which improves understanding and academic performance. “For teach…

To improve the quality of teaching, personalize learning and prepare students for a future driven by this technology, the Committee on Education, Art and Culture chaired by Senator Brenda Pérez Soto, today evaluated in public view Senate Bill 348, of its authorship. It proposes the creation of the “Artificial Intelligence Act as a working and instructive tool for students and teachers in the Puerto Rico Department of Education.” The law seeks to…

LAU’s Inaugural PodChat Session Addresses AI Detection in the Classroom

With the rapid expansion of AI software, universities worldwide have begun to wrestle with the implications of AI-generated work in academia. To what extent that kind of work is detectable remains a contentious topic.To address growing concerns on AI detection in education, LAU’s School of Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the School Undergraduate Academic Council (SUAC) and Center for Innovative Learning (CIL), organized an online PodCha…

Teachers Believe That AI Is Here To Stay In Education. How It Should Be Taught Is Debatable.

One of the perks of Angie Adams’ job at Samsung is that every year, she gets to witness how some of the country’s most talented emerging scientists are tackling difficult problems in creative ways. They’re working on AI tools that can recognize the signs of oncoming panic attacks for kids on the autism spectrum in one case, and figuring out how drones can be used effectively to fight wildfires in another. What’s remarkable about these innovation…