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Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says
- On June 10th, the Department for Education introduced a set of initiatives aimed at revolutionizing classroom learning in England, including the first official recommendations for educators on safely and effectively integrating artificial intelligence into schools and colleges.
- The package addresses the need for safety guidance following a recent survey in which 43% of teachers rated their confidence in using AI as low, and more than 60% expressed a desire for assistance in integrating AI into their planning and support activities.
- This initiative builds on a £1 million investment to accelerate development of AI tools that automate marking and personalized feedback, freeing teachers from administrative work.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced that advanced AI technology will be made available to skilled teachers to improve student learning and alleviate administrative tasks, enabling educators to concentrate on delivering inspiring instruction and personalized support.
- The government's Plan for Change envisions AI reducing workloads to attract and retain talent, break down barriers, and ensure every child achieves and thrives in a revolutionized classroom.
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perspectivemedia.comPupils could gain more face-to-face time with teachers under AI plans
Educators could be given more time to work directly with pupils if artificial intelligence tools are used effectively, Government guidance suggests.
English teachers use AI to perform one of their most tedious tasks: grade exams. Also, to write letters to the students' parents.
It's easy to imagine the situation on a Monday morning for a teacher. The inbox is overflowing, last week's assignments are pending, and there is a lesson to prepare for three different study groups.
Teachers in England given the green-light to use AI
Teachers in England have been given the all-clear to use AI to help them in low-level tasks that are part of their duties, the BBC reports. Guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) says AI can be used by school teachers in England, but it should only be for ‘low stakes’ tasks, such as writing letters to parents and marking homework. The decision to approve the use of the technology… Source
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