Focus keyphrase AI use by teachers: OECD says 1 in 3 teachers now use AI at work, with many needing more training but expressing optimism about the tech.
PARIS: Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a daily tool for educators worldwide, with one in three teachers now using it for work-related tasks, according to the OECD’s latest TALIS report. The new data sheds light on AI use by teachers, highlighting growing adoption, opportunities for training, and emerging concerns about academic integrity.
The OECD report, The State of Teaching, draws insights from over 280,000 teachers and school leaders across 55 education systems. Notably, AI usage is highest in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, where about 75% of teachers integrate AI into their workflow. The tools are mostly used to summarise content (73%) and create lesson plans (69%), streamlining administrative and instructional duties.
However, the growing reliance on AI comes with caveats. Seven out of ten teachers express concern over the potential for plagiarism and cheating facilitated by AI tools. The report also found that 29% of teachers feel they need more professional development in AI – making it the top training priority in the survey. Currently, only 38% of teachers across OECD nations have received any AI-related training, with figures ranging from 76% in Singapore to just 9% in France.
Despite these challenges, teacher morale remains high. An overwhelming 90% of teachers reported job satisfaction, and 95% said they feel happy while teaching, driven by the desire to make a meaningful social contribution.
OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann noted that AI use by teachers presents both opportunity and responsibility. “Skilled teachers are the foundation for high-performing education systems,” he said. “By continuing to strengthen teacher training and the tools available to them, we can ensure that students are well-prepared for a bright future.”
As education systems evolve to meet the demands of the digital age, embracing AI while ensuring ethical use and proper guidance appears central to global teaching strategies.
