BISMARCK — Talk with K-12 teachers and administrators about AI in schools and there’s a sense of exasperation.

Not enough time to keep up with the fast-moving development of AI tools. Not enough training. Kids are far ahead of many teachers in adopting AI. Too many kids are using AI as a shortcut instead of as a tool to assist learning. Lack of ethical understanding among some students that may lead to abuse or misuse of those tools.

Talk with those same educators, and there’s also a sense of excitement.

Greater efficiency in lesson planning. The potential for superior, targeted, individualized learning. The possibility to quickly address and fill gaps in knowledge for a specific student. The ability to explore and work ahead for those students quickly approaching mastery of a subject.

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