A recent survey by PreK-12 marketplace TPT found that **80%** of educators reported using generative AI tools in their classrooms. The majority, **58%**, said they use AI regularly or occasionally, while **22%** have tried it once or twice.
One in five respondents said they’d never used AI tools. The survey, which polled **11,500** teachers, administrators, and support staff around the globe, covered key issues in education, such as workload pressures and the use of generative AI.
**81%** of respondents were classroom teachers, while **19%** held administrative or support staff roles. The survey aimed to understand how educators are using AI tools in their classrooms.
Creating instructional resources was the most common use, cited by **44%** of respondents, followed by brainstorming ideas (**20%**) and completing administrative tasks (**17%**). The use of AI for grading was cited by just **4%** of respondents.
However, the vast majority of educators (**93%**) do not believe AI alone can meet their needs or replace resources they make or buy themselves. **40%** of respondents said they see AI as a starting point, and **27%** said that human-created resources are superior.
According to the report, “the message is unmistakable: While AI may help lighten educators’ workload, they do not believe it can replace the experience or creativity of teachers.”
The survey also asked teachers about their current workload stress levels. The majority of respondents (**60%**) described their stress level as high (**50%**) or critical (**10%**), with **40%** calling it manageable.
Interestingly, educators who described their stress levels as high were more likely to report using AI in the classroom. An elementary school educator in California reported, “My new school is dreadfully under-resourced without a clear curriculum, but the expectations are incredibly high.”
This educator, who is also teaching a new subject, said, “I never used AI before, but the demand is so intense I had to turn to it to survive lesson planning … I prefer human work, but it’s impossible to stay afloat without some help.”
As educators continue to adopt AI tools, companies like **Microsoft** are introducing new programs to support them. Microsoft’s **Elevate for Educators** program provides educators and school leaders with access to a global community, professional development, and resources to confidently integrate AI into teaching and learning.
Meanwhile, **Google Cloud** has introduced a new platform for building and managing enterprise AI agents, as the company seeks to turn its Gemini models and Vertex AI tooling into a broader system for automating business workflows.
In a separate development, Microsoft is dialing back its **Copilot** push in Windows 11, promising a sweeping quality overhaul that puts performance and reliability ahead of AI feature expansion.
The TPT survey was conducted in a **room** with no specific **time** constraints, allowing educators to respond at their own pace. The survey’s findings highlight the need for educators to have access to resources and support as they navigate the use of AI tools in their classrooms.
For more information on the survey, educators can visit the TPT blog. The report provides a detailed look at the state of AI adoption in classrooms and the challenges educators face in implementing these tools.
As the use of AI in education continues to evolve, it’s clear that educators will play a critical role in shaping the future of teaching and learning. With the right support and resources, educators can harness the power of AI to enhance their teaching practices and improve student outcomes.
11,500 educators participated in the survey, providing valuable insights into the use of AI in classrooms. The survey’s findings will help inform the development of new AI tools and resources for educators.