Generative Artificial Intelligence Survey for Educators – BACKUP

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Demographics

Please provide some non-identifiable demographic details.

How old are you?

24 and under
25 – 34 years old
35 – 44 years old
45 – 54 years old
55 – 64 years old
65 years old and above

How long have you been working as an Educator?

3 years or less
4 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
21 years or more

What region do you teach in?

Toronto
Central Region (i.e., Dufferin, Halton, Peel, Simcoe County, York)
West Region (i.e., Hamilton, London, Niagara, Waterloo, Windsor Essex)
East Region (i.e., Algonquin and Lakeshore, Durham, Ottawa, Peterborough, Renfrew)
North Region (i.e., Sudbury, Thunder Bay, North Bay)

What level of education do you teach?

Kindergarten – Grade 6
Grade 7 – 9
Grade 10 – 12
College
University (undergraduate or graduate)

What subject(s) do you teach?

Math
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Computer Science or Engineering
English, Literature, Writing, Communications or Languages
Humanities (Social Studies, History)
Business or Economics
Arts (Visual Art, Music, Theater, etc.)
Physical Education
Trades
All (Elementary, Middle School or Special Education)

How would you rate your level of experience using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your teaching practice?

None (I have never used it in my teaching)
Beginner (just starting to learn or take part)
Proficient (have used the tool successfully)
Expert (frequent and advanced user)

Generative AI includes any type of Artifical Intelligence platform or ChatBot that generates content based on written prompts such as ChatGPT, Google Bard, Bing Chat, MidJourney, etc.

Generative AI in Teaching

You selected in your previous answer that you have not used generative AI in your role as an Educator.

Generative AI includes any type of AI or ChatBot that generates content based on written prompts such as ChatGPT, Google Bard, Bing Chat, MidJourney, etc.

What obstacles or concerns have prevented you from employing generative AI in your teaching practices? Please select all that apply.

Never heard of it before
Lack of training and resources on how to use AI safely and effectively
Do not perceive a need for AI in current teaching methods
Unaware of generative AI and its educational applications
Concerns about the reliability, accuracy, or potential negative impacts of AI on learning
Worried about data privacy
Intend to use Generative AI but haven’t had the opportunity yet
My institution has a policy against using Generative AI
Other

Please describe the obstacle or concerns you have about Generative AI if not listed above.

Generative AI in Teaching

Learning about your use of generative AI

How frequently do you use generative AI in your role as an Educator?

Have tried it once	Once every few months	Few times a month	Few times a week	I use it daily
Have tried it onceHave tried it once	Once every few monthsOnce every few months	Few times a monthFew times a month	Few times a weekFew times a week	I use it dailyI use it daily

How challenging was it for you to learn and implement AI in your teaching routine? For example: How challenging was it to find AI tools and resources, learning effective prompt statements to generate a desired output, etc.

Very challenging	Challenging	Neutral	Easy	Very easy
Very challengingVery challenging	ChallengingChallenging	NeutralNeutral	EasyEasy	Very easyVery easy

Rate your level of agreement with this statement: The implementation of generative AI in my teaching has boosted my productivity, enabling me to complete tasks more quickly.

Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither agree or Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Disagree	DisagreeDisagree	Neither agree or DisagreeNeither agree or Disagree	AgreeAgree	Strongly AgreeStrongly Agree

Rate your level of agreement with this statement: The use of generative AI has allowed me to improve the quality of my teaching and student experience, without needing extra time.

Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither agree or Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Disagree	DisagreeDisagree	Neither agree or DisagreeNeither agree or Disagree	AgreeAgree	Strongly AgreeStrongly Agree

In what ways have you used AI as an Educator? Select all that apply

Assisting with lesson planning and teaching material generation
Automating administrative tasks
Providing targeted support for students
Creating educational content (questions, examples, diagrams, etc.)
Other

Please describe the ways you have used AI as an Educator if not described above.

What, if any, are your concerns or reservations about using generative AI in education? Select all that apply.

Accuracy and bias of AI-generated information
AI’s impact on student-teacher interactions
AI discouraging students’ critical thinking and independent research
Data privacy and security
Academic integrity
Losing my job or having reduced hours / income due to AI outsourcing
None, I have no concerns
Other

Please describe your concerns or reservations if not listed above.

The Future of AI in Education

The following section looks to better understand how educators and students could be better supported through the use of generative AI.

To what extent would you like to see generative AI integrated and used in schools and learning environments?

Completely ban AI	Use AI rarely with tight controls	Use AI occasionally in certain conditions	Use AI frequently in variety of situations	Fully integrate AI into education
Completely ban AIItem #1 Completely ban AI	Use AI rarely with tight controlsItem #1 Use AI rarely with tight controls	Use AI occasionally in certain conditionsItem #1 Use AI occasionally in certain conditions	Use AI frequently in variety of situationsItem #1 Use AI frequently in variety of situations	Fully integrate AI into educationItem #1 Fully integrate AI into education

Based on your response above, how significant do you think the impact would be if generative AI were integrated into your teaching?

No impact at all	Minor adjustments to current methods	Moderate change – some areas impacted more than others	Significant change in teaching and assessment methods	Transformative change in teaching
No impact at allItem #1 No impact at all	Minor adjustments to current methodsItem #1 Minor adjustments to current methods	Moderate change – some areas impacted more than othersItem #1 Moderate change – some areas impacted more than others	Significant change in teaching and assessment methodsItem #1 Significant change in teaching and assessment methods	Transformative change in teachingItem #1 Transformative change in teaching

Do you think generative AI will help equalize opportunity and access to resources in education? For example: students without access to paid tutoring can get help from a free AI tutor

No	Neutral (no noticeable change)	Yes
NoItem #1 No	Neutral (no noticeable change)Item #1 Neutral (no noticeable change)	YesItem #1 Yes

Training and Governance

This section examines the resources and governance support institutions can offer to educators.

What percentage of your students do you believe are using generative AI already?

0% – 25%
25% – 50%
50% – 75%
75% – 100%
Unable to estimate

What kind of training or support do you think educators would need to safely and effectively utilize generative AI in their teaching practices? Select all that apply.

Discussion of the risks, limitations, and dangers of using generative AI
Information on what generative AI Tools are available and how to access them
How to prompt and interact with AI Tools effectively to get useful results back
How to integrate generative AI into lesson plans and activities
Guidance on monitoring student usage to uphold academic integrity
Other

Please describe the training and support that would help educators if not listed above.

If a free 1-2 hour training session on generative AI use were offered locally by your Institution or the Province of Ontario, would you be interested in enrolling?

Yes
No
Maybe

Do you use AI detecting tools such as Turn It In or GPTZero when reviewing or grading students work?

Yes
No
Unsure

Does your institution currently have a policy or framework on the use of generative AI by students or teachers?

Yes
No
Unsure
There is one being developed
Other

Please describe or provide a link to the generative AI policy that your institution has.

Please describe the current policy stance or status of your institution if not listed above.

Final Thoughts

Is there anything else you would like to share about generative AI and its impact on education?

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