Webinar Recap – AI as Your Ally: Reclaiming Joy and Reducing Toil in Teaching
Educators today are balancing the urgent need to improve student outcomes with the growing challenges of teacher burnout. In our recent webinar, AI as Your Ally: Reclaiming Joy and Reducing Toil in Teaching, we examined how artificial intelligence can support educators in this mission by reducing administrative burden while improving student engagement and learning.
If you missed the live session, you can watch it on demand here.
Why This Topic Matters
Teacher burnout is a widespread issue. Research shows that nearly one third of teachers leave the profession after their first year, and nearly half exit by their third year. At the same time, educators are tasked with providing more feedback, delivering more personalized instruction, and driving higher student achievement. These priorities often conflict, leaving faculty stretched thin and institutions searching for solutions.
This webinar brought together experts who shared how AI can help address these challenges while keeping the human element at the center of education.
Key Takeaways from the Webinar
Understanding the root causes of burnout
Our panel began by examining what drives burnout in education. We discussed how increasing administrative tasks, larger class sizes, and rising expectations for feedback and communication contribute to teacher stress. The group explored how this impacts both educator well-being and student outcomes.
Using AI to reduce workload without losing the human connection
We shared real-world examples of how AI can help automate repetitive tasks like grading, attendance tracking, and assignment management. The focus was on how AI can give educators time back to focus on what matters most: meaningful interactions with students and high-impact teaching practices. Importantly, the conversation reinforced that AI should support and amplify educators, not replace them.
AI-driven innovations that enhance student engagement
Our panelists discussed how instructional AI tools are helping students become more curious, confident, and independent learners. We explored how real-time AI feedback on writing and discussions can help students strengthen critical thinking skills and take ownership of their learning.
Why Watch the Full Webinar
This session offered practical strategies for integrating AI in ways that are ethical, transparent, and aligned with sound pedagogy. Whether you are looking for solutions to reduce grading time, improve student engagement, or rethink your approach to academic integrity, this webinar provides insights you can act on today.
Watch the on-demand recording to learn more about how AI can become a trusted partner in your teaching practice.
