KPMG surveyed more than 5,000 Canadians over 18 in May ahead of the 2023-24 school year and found that almost 90 per cent of all students who had used AI saw the quality of their schoolwork improve, while nearly 70 per cent said their grades improved. The survey did not attempt to distinguish between grade scores and other signs that the students were learning more or better understanding their course material through the use of AI.
"The students are really looking to learn best practices around using gen AI," James told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview on Wednesday, "and it's an opportunity for educators and educational institutions just to do different things, maybe expand their curriculum by offering courses and talking about ethics."
Meanwhile, 57 per cent said they worry they will be caught using the tools and 63 per cent said they weren't aware of any policies governing the use of AI at their school. Only 38 per cent said their school has implemented or plans to implement any disciplinary action for students who use AI.