A recent survey by Samsung Solve for tomorrow in collaboration with Donorschoose has identified significant challenges in the integration of AI into STEM education.
While almost all the educators interviewed recognize the growing role of AI in classrooms, most reports do not have the resources necessary to implement it effectively.
The survey brought together the responses of 1,039 public teachers in the middle and secondary school in the United States. He found that 96% believe that AI will be a key element in education during the next decade, but 97% say that they do not have the tools or training necessary to integrate it into their teaching .
IA in class
53% said they have already used AI -based tools to a certain extent, while 33% additional explore potential applications. The most common uses include interactive learning platforms (20%), personalized education (22%) and student performance analysis (11%).
However, concerns remain concerning the impact of AI on education. Teachers cited academic integrity problems such as plagiarism (20%), lack of training on AI tools (15%), the spread of disinformation (13%) and the reduction in interaction direct between students and educators (12%) as key challenges. Employment safety problems were minimal, with only 5% of the concern for AI teachers.
The survey also highlighted the importance of responsible use of AI, 88% of educators emphasizing the need to teach students ethical considerations.
Gaps in the STEM study program and teachers’ resources
Despite a strong support for the education of STEMs, many teachers believe that their schools do not adequately prepare students for technological progress. Only 36% of respondents said that their study program effectively covers emerging subjects such as AI, data science, robotics, automation and durability -oriented technologies.
Teachers shortages in the STEM fields, although still worrying, have improved since the previous survey of Samsung. Personal gap reports increased from 65% in 2022/2023 to 37% in the last conclusions.
The investigation also examined entrepreneurship in Stem education. While 99% of teachers agreed that entrepreneurship skills – such as critical thinking, teamwork and business sense – are students, only 20% of public and secondary schools are currently providing minds devoted spirit.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow aims to meet some of these challenges by providing funding, training and technological resources to schools. The program has distributed more than $ 27 million in class technology and supplies in more than 4,000 schools. The Samsung teachers’ academy also offers professional development on AI, design thought and entrepreneurship to help educators integrate these concepts into their lessons.
Allison Stunsky, CMO at Samsung Electronics America, said:
“Samsung undertakes to fill the difference in resources in the education of STEMs. As the AI reshapes industries and labor markets, it is essential to provide educators with tools and training necessary to integrate the In their classrooms and prepare students with a future focused on AI. communities.
