Exploring AI in Social Studies Survey
Thank you for contributing to our survey. Please complete by Friday, October 16th. Your responses are confidential and will help inform support and collaboration.
How would you describe your current use of AI as an educator?
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I regularly use AI in my teaching or professional work.
I occasionally experiment with AI tools.
I've tried AI but haven't found it particularly useful.
I haven't used AI much but am interested in exploring it.
I'm hesitant about using AI in education.
Other
In what ways are you currently using AI in your professional practice?
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Lesson planning and instructional design
Developing or adapting learning materials
Differentiation and student support
Creating assessments or rubrics
Providing feedback on student work
Supporting my own research or content knowledge
Administrative tasks and communication
Facilitating student learning activities
I'm not currently using AI.
Other
What's one way you've used AI that has been particularly helpful, interesting, or surprising?
How are you seeing students engage with AI in your classes?
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Using AI to conduct research or explore topics
Using AI to brainstorm or develop ideas
Using AI to support writing or revision
Using AI to clarify concepts or deepen understanding
Using AI in ways that raise academic integrity concerns
I'm unsure how students are using AI.
I haven't observed much AI use among my students.
Other
What questions or concerns do you have about AI's impact on student learning, particularly in Social Studies?
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Students' ability to think critically and independently
Research skills and evaluating sources
Historical accuracy, bias, and representation
Academic integrity and authentic student work
Students becoming overly reliant on AI
Equity and access to AI tools
Understanding when AI use is appropriate
I don't have significant concerns at this time.
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Where, if anywhere, do you see opportunities for AI to meaningfully support student learning in Social Studies?
What challenges or frustrations have you experienced when using AI, or when navigating students' use of AI?
What kinds of support or professional learning would be most valuable to you?
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Practical demonstrations of AI tools for Social Studies
Opportunities to share practices with colleagues
Strategies for teaching students to use AI critically and responsibly
Designing learning experiences that thoughtfully incorporate AI
Rethinking assessments in response to AI
Understanding AI bias, limitations, and ethical implications
Developing clearer expectations for student AI use
Time to experiment with AI tools alongside colleagues
I'm not currently interested in additional AI professional learning.
Other
Is there anything else you'd like our department to consider as we explore AI in Social Studies? Are there discussions we should be having?
What is something you believe students should be able to do independently, without relying on AI?
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