More than half of Georgia teachers now use artificial intelligence to prepare for class
More than half of Georgia teachers now use artificial intelligence to prepare for class
Publish Date: 2026-06-26 05:58:00
Source Domain: nowgeorgia.com
- A report from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts highlights that the majority of teachers in the state are using generative AI for instructional planning and preparation, with 95% admitting to using AI for class preparations at least a few times a year and over half using it weekly.
- Teachers appreciate the positive impact AI has on their classrooms, citing time-saving, improved lesson materials, and increased student participation, but have concerns about its ethical implications, accuracy, and potential damage to students’ critical thinking and academic integrity.
- The task teachers are least likely to use AI for is grading student work, with 62% admitting they never do that.
- Both middle/high school teachers and those with advanced AI adopters reported negative impacts on students’ learning due to AI use, prompting efforts to manage students’ interaction with AI.
- Despite receiving guidance and training, some teachers, especially in high-poverty districts, feel inadequately prepared to responsibly use AI.
- The Georgia Department of Education emphasizes that AI should be a supportive tool rather than a replacement for traditional teaching methods and has outlined best practices and ethical guidelines for its use.
