Source
Tes
Summary
A British Council survey of 1,000 UK secondary teachers reveals that 79 per cent have changed how they design assignments because of artificial intelligence. The rapid integration of AI tools into student learning is reshaping assessment practices and communication skills in classrooms. While 59 per cent of teachers are creating assignments that incorporate AI responsibly, 38 per cent are designing tasks to prevent its use entirely. Teachers report declines in writing quality, originality, and vocabulary, as well as shorter attention spans among students. Education leaders, including Amy Lightfoot of the British Council and Sarah Hannafin of the NAHT, call for guidance, training, and proportional expectations to help schools manage AI’s growing influence while maintaining academic integrity and creativity.
Key Points
- 79 per cent of teachers have altered assignment design due to AI.
- 59 per cent integrate AI intentionally, while 38 per cent design tasks to exclude it.
- Teachers report reduced writing quality, narrower vocabulary, and shorter attention spans.
- 60 per cent worry AI is changing how students communicate and express ideas.
- Education unions call for clearer national guidance and funded teacher training on AI use.
- Experts highlight the need to balance innovation with safeguarding originality and ethics.
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URL
https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/secondary/teachers-rethinking-assignments-artificial-intelligence
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