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Teacher training in the age of AI: Impact on AI Literacy and Teachers' Attitudes

Authors
Julia Lademann,
Jannik Henze,
Nadine Honke,
Caroline Wollny,
Sebastian Becker-Genschow
Date
Publisher
arXiv
Link
http://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.03011v1
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education requires teachers to develop AI competencies while preparing students for a society influenced by AI. This study evaluates the impact of an online teacher training program on German in-service teachers' AI literacy, usage behaviors, and attitudes toward AI. A pre-post design study was conducted with teachers (N1 = 291 for AI literacy, N2 = 436 for attitude assessment) participating in the course. The program combined synchronous and asynchronous learning formats, including webinars, self-paced modules, and practical projects. The participants exhibited notable improvements across all domains: AI literacy scores increased significantly, and all attitude items regarding AI usage and integration demonstrated significant positive changes. Teachers reported increased confidence in AI integration. Structured teacher training programs effectively enhance AI literacy and foster positive attitudes toward AI in education.
Study at a glance
  • Question: How does an online training program affect teachers' AI literacy, usage, and attitudes toward AI?
  • Setting and data: German in-service teachers in an online training course (291 evaluated for AI literacy, 436 for attitudes).
  • Method: Before-and-after comparison (pre-post design study).
Why it matters

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence in education requires teachers to develop their own AI competencies while preparing students for a society influenced by AI.

Key findings
  • In an online course for German in-service teachers, AI literacy scores increased significantly among the 291 educators evaluated.
  • Teachers demonstrated significant positive improvements across all assessed attitudes regarding AI usage and integration.
  • Teachers reported increased confidence in integrating AI into their educational practice.

Summary drafted with AI from the paper’s abstract and may contain errors. See the full paper for details.

What is the application?
Teaching – Instructional Materials,
Teaching – Assessment and Feedback,
Teaching – Professional Learning,
Organizing
Who is the user?
Educator
Who age?
Elementary (PK5),
Middle School (6-8),
High School (9-12),
Post-Secondary,
Adult
Why use AI?
Efficiency,
Outcomes – Differentiation,
Outcomes – Durable Skills,
Reimagined Schooling,
Other
Study design
Quantitative – Others
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