Findings from a Study on AI Use, Attitudes, and Support Needs among University of Iceland Teachers

Description

This presentation summarises key findings from a large-scale study investigating university teachers’ use of artificial intelligence, their attitudes toward AI in teaching and learning, and the types of support they require. The study was based on a survey distributed to 2,003 teachers at the University of Iceland, generating 339 valid responses, including 83 from the School of Health Sciences.

Results show that teachers hold generally positive views of AI and recognise its potential for teaching preparation, content development, and pedagogical innovation. However, significant concerns remain, particularly regarding ethics, data privacy, bias, hallucinations, over-reliance, and the risk of diminished critical thinking.

The survey revealed that AI adoption is still limited across multiple domains and that teachers seek more systematic support, including hands-on training, discipline-specific guidance, reliable AI tools, institutional policies, and local experts within faculties. Major challenges identified include uncertainty about appropriate use, technical issues, lack of clear frameworks, and worries about the impact of AI on teaching quality and academic integrity.

Overall, the findings highlight that successful integration of AI in higher education must be grounded in listening to teachers’ and students’ experiences, strengthening training and support systems, and developing clear, responsible institutional guidelines.

Period	11 Dec 2025
Event title	Kennsluþróunardagur Heilbrigðisvísindasviðs
Event type	Other
Location	Reykjavík, IcelandShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National