Educators’ Perspectives on the Integration ofArtificial Intelligence in Education

This study examines educator perspectives on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education across a wide range of settings, including universities, high schools, private institutions, and research centers. Data were collected through online surveys administered to participants of two AI in Education sessions: one aimed at educators from various schools of Kathmandu University and another for educators from other institutions. Because the survey specifically targeted session participants, the number of respondents is limited. The paper analyzes educators' confidence levels, perceived benefits, and challenges regarding AI adoption. Findings show that while university educators generally exhibit higher confidence in using AI tools, non-university educators, despite lower overall confidence, express a strong positive sentiment toward specific AI applications such as learning analytics, efficient grading, personalized learning, and administrative automation. These insights underscore the need for tailored professional development, strategic resource allocation, and comprehensive policy frameworks to support effective AI integration. Additionally, our results suggest benefits that extend beyond educators themselves, potentially impacting students, parents, curriculum developers, and local communities in meaningful ways.