How AI is helping teachers save time and combat burnout in the classroom
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Anna Merod
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This article examines how artificial intelligence is being used to reduce teacher burnout and save time in K-12 education. It profiles Linda Noble, a 66-year-old social studies teacher at Brooklyn College Academy who uses AI to save 7-8 hours weekly, preventing her early retirement. The piece explores AI tools for lesson planning, grading, and administrative tasks, while also addressing concerns about implementation challenges, equity, and the need for proper training and support. Teacher burnout rates remain high post-COVID, and experts argue AI can help if deployed thoughtfully and at scale.
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· 3 pulledWhen Linda Noble first heard a few years ago about how she could apply artificial intelligence to her role as a social studies high school teacher, one of her first thoughts was that it might prevent her early retirement.
Now Noble, who is 66 years old, said AI has allowed her to save seven to eight hours on a weekly basis at her current job teaching 9th and 10th graders at Brooklyn College Academy in New York City.
Teacher burnout rates have remained high since COVID-19, but experts say artificial intelligence is still a promising solution if done right — and at scale.
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