Instructor Readiness for AI Integration
This survey assesses instructor preparedness to integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, covering technology proficiency, AI literacy, pedagogical confidence, institutional support, professional development needs, and workload concerns. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
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Welcome to the Instructor AI Readiness Survey. This survey explores your experiences with technology and artificial intelligence in teaching. Your participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. All responses are anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate for institutional research and planning purposes. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. By continuing, you consent to participate.
How often do you use digital technology tools (e.g., learning management systems, presentation software, online collaboration platforms) in your teaching?
How would you rate your current understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it works?
How confident are you in your ability to select appropriate AI tools for specific pedagogical goals?
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: My institution provides adequate support for instructors who want to integrate AI into their teaching.
Which of the following professional development formats would be most useful to you for learning about AI in teaching? (Select up to 3.)
How concerned are you that integrating AI tools into your teaching will significantly increase your workload?
We'd like to understand more about your personal experience. What do you see as the biggest challenge or opportunity regarding AI in your teaching?
Which of the following best describes your primary academic discipline?
Thank you for completing the Instructor AI Readiness Survey. Your responses will help shape AI integration strategies and professional development opportunities at your institution. If you have any questions about this research, please contact [researcher email].
How would you rate your overall proficiency with educational technology tools?
Which of the following statements about generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
How confident are you in your ability to design learning activities that meaningfully integrate AI tools?
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: My institution has clear policies or guidelines regarding AI use in teaching.
Which of the following AI-related topics would be most valuable for your professional development? (Select all that apply.)
How much additional time per week, if any, do you estimate AI integration would require during the initial adoption period?
Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about AI integration in teaching.
How many years have you been teaching at the college or university level?
Which of the following technology tools do you currently use in your teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Have you used any AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, AI-assisted grading) for any purpose related to your teaching?
How confident are you in your ability to guide students in using AI tools ethically and effectively?
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: There is a supportive community of colleagues at my institution with whom I can discuss AI in teaching.
Which of the following concerns, if any, do you have about integrating AI into your teaching? (Select all that apply.)
What is your current employment status at your institution?
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