Why (and How) Teachers Should Use Generative AI in the Classroom

Skip to content Teaching with Technology Why (and How) Teachers Should Use Generative AI in the Classroom March 4, 2026 Dr. Peter Zhang, PharmD, MBA, and Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva, MA, PhD Through tools like ChatGPT, AI has become a household buzzword. But its usage continues to lag among educators. There are various reasons for this: lack of awareness, resistance to change, and of course the lack of robust research.
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