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62% of educators are already using AI, with 43% using it on a weekly or daily basis 85% of educators are positive about adopting new AI tools Educators are using AI for content creation, assessment, and class support. Data privacy and academic misconduct are cited as major concerns 60% of educators feel comfortable with AI integration, suggesting potential for wider adoption AI in the classroom, settling in faster than expected Just as smartphones have naturally permeated our daily lives, AI is quietly but surely taking hold in the classroom. Currently, six out of ten educators are already using AI in their classes , with 19% using AI daily, 24% using it weekly, and 19% using it monthly. This shows that AI is moving beyond a simple experiment in the field of education to become a practical educational tool. What is particularly noteworthy is that even among the 38% of educators who have not yet used AI, the majority are positive about using new AI tools. Just as water naturally flows from high to low, AI adoption is now becoming an irreversible trend. Former Little Rock School District Superintendent Mike Poore emphasized, “With or without AI, we need to have great educators in front of our students,” making it clear that AI is not a tool to replace educators, but rather to supplement and support them. Current status of AI use in education Educators are using AI primarily in four areas: first, creating teaching materials and educational resources, which accounts for the largest proportion, followed by assessment and feedback, class support, and administrative efficiency. AI is now making a huge difference in reducing the workload of educators. For example, Kami’s Questions AI automates the creation and grading of assessment questions, allowing educators to spend more time on individual student instruction and differentiating instruction. According to a recent educator well-being survey, 76% of educators are struggling with excessive workload and expectations, and more than a third are worried about continuing to teach due to severe burnout. In this situation, AI is helping educators automate simple, repetitive administrative tasks, allowing them to focus more on their original educational activities. Two Challenges to AI Adoption The two most frequently cited concerns when introducing AI into education are data privacy and the potential for academic misconduct , much like the introduction of a new drug, the side effects must be carefully considered along with its effectiveness. To address these concerns, educational AI platforms, including Kami, adhere to strict regulations such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). “Educators are discovering a variety of ways to use AI,” said Dwight Jones, former interim superintendent of Denver Public Schools. “Let the early adopters and pioneers lead the way. You don’t have to be the first, but you should be trying because students are asking for it.” Kami maintains data security by leveraging AI from Google Cloud while not sharing data with external parties, which is a great example of how AI tools can be used safely and effectively in education.

It is said that if you know the ground, you will win every battle. In order to properly utilize a new tool, someone's lecture alone is not enough. You need to see how it is actually being used in the field. Let's take a closer look at how to effectively utilize this tool through the case of the UK education field, which has the largest number of Kami users in the world. Kami, an educational tool that has caught the attention of the world Created by students at the University of Auckland in New Zealand in 2013, Kami is now the educational tool of choice for over 29 million teachers and students in 180 countries around the world [1]. It is making a remarkable difference, especially in the UK education sector. A 2023 study found that teachers’ lesson preparation time was reduced by 33%, and students’ ability to collaborate improved by 42% [2]. Beyond the simple numbers, there were many changes taking place in actual classrooms. How to use Kami by subject Changes in Science Classes Kami has become an essential tool for science teachers in secondary schools in the UK. As of 2024, 67% of science teachers are using Kami [3], and it has made a big difference in chemistry classes in particular. Students can now see molecular structures in 3D and easily understand complex chemical reactions through animations [4]. At Grace Academy in Manchester, using Kami to write lab reports in chemistry classes has reduced lab errors by 67%. Notably, female students have increased their choice of science subjects by 28%. Innovation in English Classes St Mary’s High School in London has used Kami creatively in its English classes. When learning classic literature such as Shakespeare, the use of the text-to-speech function significantly improved students’ comprehension. The time it took to understand difficult passages was reduced by 58% [5], and the 2023 English exam pass rate increased by 12% [6]. A New Approach to Mathematics and History Maths teachers in Bristol transformed their lessons with Kami’s equation input tool. Students using the digital note-taking feature understood concepts 23% better than students using a regular notebook [8], and the ability to change function graphs in real time greatly aided students’ intuitive understanding. Greenfield Academy in Manchester has completely transformed history lessons. In a class analyzing World War II propaganda posters, students used Kami’s screen recording feature to explain details of the posters and reinterpret them from a modern perspective [7]. This approach has allowed students to move beyond memorizing history and instead explore and interpret it for themselves. Teachers' work innovation A smarter evaluation system Kami's AI grading system is drastically reducing teachers' workload. As of 2023, 1,200 schools in the UK have adopted this system, reducing the time for grading English essays from 15 minutes to 4 minutes [9]. A study by the University of Manchester showed that the reliability of automated grading and teacher grading reached 92.4% [10]. A Cheshire high school used Kami’s rubric generator to grade physics lab reports. The five-point grading scale and automated feedback system reduced student resubmission requests by 68% and gave teachers three more hours per week to spend with students [11]. The joy of collaboration Kami’s real-time collaboration capabilities fit perfectly with the UK Department for Education’s ‘Peer Learning 2025’ policy. A 2024 study by Birmingham Education Authority found that group work using Kami increased student feedback by 4.2 times [12], and critical thinking skills improved by 35% when collaboratively analysing documents in history classes [13]. A chemistry class at a girls’ school in London used the Kami whiteboard to teach a special lesson. Five people worked in teams to create 3D molecular structures, and the teacher could monitor the progress of all teams on a single screen. This innovative teaching method was named Best Lesson in 2023 by the British Association for Science Education [14]. Customized education for everyone

https://youtu.be/DP_XVGdcDyU?si=DqErt1oxGY3nDEN7 Kami has revamped its user interface with a new 'Understand' menu, which includes a new translation tool that is now in beta alongside the existing dictionary tool. Key Features: Text Translation: Instant translation of words, sentences, and paragraphs Supports multiple languages: Select language via drop-down menu Action Bar Features: • Text-to-speech (TTS) function - adjustable voice, speed, and pitch • Save translated text as a comment • Copy to clipboard and paste into other documents Special area selection features: The 'Toggle Area Selection' option also allows you to translate text in areas containing diagrams, maps, tables, etc. Translate by directly selecting the area you want with a box Controls for teachers: You can set permissions for translation tools through Feature Control. We are in beta testing so we are continuously improving through feedback. This new translation tool is expected to help students understand in multilingual learning environments and support teachers in conducting their classes more smoothly.