AI Literacy in Rural Schools
Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Page: 6
Summary
Academic Insights
This survey-based study examines AI and data literacy among teachers in rural Catalan schools. Although many teachers report moderate conceptual knowledge of AI, classroom implementation remains limited. Teachers express concerns related to ethics, academic integrity, and data literacy, highlighting a gap between awareness and practice. The study underscores the influence of contextual constraints and equity considerations on AI literacy adoption.
Apply These Now
Support teachers with professional development addressing AI and data literacy.
Acknowledge contextual challenges faced by rural schools.
Add These in Your Lesson
Pair AI use with discussion about data and integrity.
Encourage human–AI comparison tasks.
Avoid These Mistakes
Equating access with effective use.
Ignoring ethical concerns.
Keywords
AI literacy; Data literacy; Rural education; Teacher perceptions; Educational equity
Source/Citation
López Costa, M. (2025). Artificial intelligence and data literacy in rural schools’ teaching practices: Knowledge, use, and challenges. Education Sciences, 15(3), 352. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15030352
Excellent Educator. (2026). AI Literacy in Rural Schools. Excellent Educator, 3(3), 6.