Research Study: Generative AI Use in Ontario High Schools

OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to endorse an exciting and timely study being conducted by Dr. Sunaina Sharma and Dr. Rahul Kumar, with the Brock University Faculty of Education. Dr. Sharma and Dr. Kumar are also recipients of an OSSTF/FEESO Research Grant on Emerging Issues for their work on artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Sharma and Dr. Kumar are investigating a major area of professional concern for teacher and occasional teacher members, namely the presence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in high school classrooms. Given AI’s current ubiquity and emerging/uncertain pedagogical status, supporting research in this area will enhance public education and help OSSTF/FEESO support and protect our members. The survey is open to all teacher and occasional teacher members. It asks questions about familiarity with AI, whether teachers and students should be allowed to use AI, and what teachers’ training needs are in relation to AI. Please see the attached poster for more information. We encourage all eligible members to participate by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3XwXhlt Or by using this QR code: