Instructor Readiness for AI Integration

Do you currently hold a teaching role (full-time, part-time, or adjunct) at a college or university?

• Yes
• No

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?

• Never
• A few times per semester
• A few times per month
• Weekly
• Daily or almost daily

How would you rate your overall proficiency with educational technology tools?

Which of the following technology tools do you currently use in your teaching? (Select all that apply.)

• Learning management system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)
• Video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Teams)
• Presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides)
• Student response systems (e.g., Poll Everywhere, iClicker)
• Online collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Miro)
• Plagiarism detection (e.g., Turnitin)
• AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, AI grading assistants)
• Other (please specify)

How would you rate your current understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it works?

Which of the following statements about generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) are accurate? (Select all that apply.)

• Generative AI creates new content based on patterns in its training data
• Generative AI always produces factually accurate information
• Generative AI can exhibit biases present in its training data
• Generative AI understands and reasons about content the same way humans do
• Generative AI outputs can vary even with the same prompt
• I'm not sure about any of these

Have you used any AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, AI-assisted grading) for any purpose related to your teaching?

• Yes, regularly
• Yes, a few times
• No, but I plan to
• No, and I have no current plans to

How confident are you in your ability to select appropriate AI tools for specific pedagogical goals?

How confident are you in your ability to design learning activities that meaningfully integrate AI tools?

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: My institution provides adequate support for instructors who want to integrate AI into their teaching.

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: My institution has clear policies or guidelines regarding AI use in teaching.

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 professional development formats would be most useful to you for learning about AI in teaching? (Select up to 3.)

• Hands-on workshops (in-person)
• Online self-paced modules
• Live webinars or virtual workshops
• Peer learning communities or faculty circles
• One-on-one coaching or mentoring
• Conference sessions or symposia
• Curated resource libraries (guides, videos, articles)
• Other (please specify)

Which of the following AI-related topics would be most valuable for your professional development? (Select all that apply.)

• Introduction to AI concepts and terminology
• Prompt engineering and effective use of AI tools
• AI-enhanced assessment and feedback strategies
• Academic integrity in the age of AI
• Using AI for course design and content creation
• AI ethics, bias, and responsible use
• Discipline-specific AI applications
• Other (please specify)

How concerned are you that integrating AI tools into your teaching will significantly increase your workload?

How much additional time per week, if any, do you estimate AI integration would require during the initial adoption period?

• No additional time
• Less than 1 hour
• 1–2 hours
• 3–4 hours
• 5 or more hours
• I have no idea

Which of the following concerns, if any, do you have about integrating AI into your teaching? (Select all that apply.)

• Academic integrity and student plagiarism
• Accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content
• Equity and access for all students
• Data privacy and security
• Lack of training or support
• AI replacing the role of the instructor
• Keeping up with rapidly changing technology
• I have no significant concerns
• Other (please specify)

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?

Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about AI integration in teaching.

Which of the following best describes your primary academic discipline?

• Arts & Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Business & Management
• Education
• Natural Sciences
• Engineering & Computer Science
• Health Sciences & Medicine
• Law
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Other (please specify)

How many years have you been teaching at the college or university level?

• Less than 2 years
• 2–5 years
• 6–10 years
• 11–20 years
• More than 20 years

What is your current employment status at your institution?

• Full-time / Tenured or tenure-track
• Full-time / Non-tenure-track
• Part-time / Adjunct
• Graduate teaching assistant
• Other (please specify)

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].