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We Asked Teachers About Their Experiences With AI in the Classroom — Here’s What They Said

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A digital illustration showing a diverse group of teachers sitting around a conference table in a modern classroom, each holding a speech bubble or screen displaying various short, contrasting statements about AI, such as "HELPFUL TOOL," "CHEAT DETECTOR," and "TIME SINK." Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.
Diverse perspectives on the digital frontier: Capturing the wide range of experiences and opinions shared by educators as they navigate the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into their classrooms. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.

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The Conversation

Summary

Researcher Nadia Delanoy interviewed ten Canadian teachers to explore how generative AI is reshaping K–12 classrooms. The teachers, spanning grades 5–12 across multiple provinces, described mounting pressures to adapt amid ethical uncertainty and emotional strain. Common concerns included the fragility of traditional assessment, inequitable access to AI tools, and rising workloads compounded by inadequate policy support. Many expressed fear that AI could erode the artistry and relational nature of teaching, turning it into a compliance exercise. While acknowledging AI’s potential to enhance workflow, teachers emphasised the need for slower, teacher-led, and ethically grounded implementation that centres humanity and professional judgment.

Key Points

  • Teachers report anxiety over authenticity and fairness in assessment.
  • Equity gaps widen as some students have greater AI access than others.
  • Educators feel policies treat them as implementers, not professionals.
  • AI integration adds to burnout, threatening teacher autonomy.
  • Responsible policy must involve teachers, ethics, and slower adoption.

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https://theconversation.com/we-asked-teachers-about-their-experiences-with-ai-in-the-classroom-heres-what-they-said-265241

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Teachers Worry AI Will Impede Students’ Critical Thinking Skills. Many Teens Aren’t So Sure

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A split image contrasting teachers' concerns about AI with teenagers' perspectives. On the left, a worried female teacher stands in a traditional classroom, gesturing with open hands towards a laptop on a desk. A glowing red 'X' mark covers the words "CRITICAL THINKING" and gears/data on the laptop screen, symbolizing the perceived threat to cognitive skills. On the right, three engaged teenagers (two boys, one girl) are working collaboratively on laptops in a bright, modern setting. Glowing keywords like "PROBLEM-SOLVING," "INNOVATION," and "CREATIVITY" emanate from their screens, representing AI's perceived benefits. A large question mark is placed in the middle top of the image. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.
A clear divide emerges in the debate over AI’s impact on critical thinking: while many teachers express concern that AI will hinder students’ cognitive development, a significant number of teenagers remain unconvinced, often viewing AI as a tool that can enhance their problem-solving abilities. This image visualises the contrasting viewpoints on this crucial educational challenge. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.

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Education Week

Summary

Alyson Klein reports on the growing divide between teachers and students over how artificial intelligence is affecting critical thinking. While educators fear that AI tools like ChatGPT are eroding students’ ability to reason independently, many teens argue that AI can actually enhance their thinking when used responsibly. Teachers cite declining originality and over-reliance on AI-generated answers, expressing concern that students are losing confidence in forming their own arguments. Students, however, describe AI as a useful study companion—helping clarify concepts, model strong writing, and guide brainstorming. Experts suggest that the key issue is not whether AI harms or helps, but how schools teach students to engage with it critically. Educators who integrate AI into lessons rather than banning it outright are finding that students can strengthen, rather than surrender, their analytical skills.

Key Points

  • Teachers fear AI use is diminishing critical thinking and originality in student work.
  • Many students view AI as a learning aid that supports understanding and creativity.
  • The divide reflects differing expectations around what “thinking critically” means.
  • Experts recommend structured AI literacy education over prohibition or punishment.
  • Responsible AI use depends on reflection, questioning, and teacher guidance.

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https://www.edweek.org/technology/teachers-worry-ai-will-impede-students-critical-thinking-skills-many-teens-arent-so-sure/2025/10

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