Every teacher knows the invisible weight of marking, lesson prep, email replies and paperwork. It’s no wonder 54% of teachers say workload is the main factor for increased work-related stress, whilst 68% report that the job has adversely impacted their physical health in the last 12 months.

With the global rise of AI permeating into the education sector globally, some worry it could edge overworked teachers out of the classroom, but we disagree. AI doesn’t have to be a job-stealer, it can be an ally. Here’s why:

AI Isn’t Here to Replace, But Revitalise

In the modern-day education sector, teachers need assistance handling repetitive, mundane tasks so they focus on what they do best: teaching. 

75% of teachers believe they spend too much time on administrative work, whilst 56% believe they spend too much time recording, monitoring and analysing pupils’ performance data; moreover, 46% believe they spend too much time marking pupils’ work. It is evident teachers need help, and AI is the tool to do this.

A McKinsey report estimates 20-40% of teacher time (13 hours per week) could be automated using AI. That means less time spent on repetitive tasks and more time for what truly matters: teaching, mentoring, and connecting with students. The Fruitify team were motivated to solve this issue, creating an AI-powered platform to mark students work, offer editable personalised feedback, analyse performance data, and generally make teachers’ lives easier whilst improving learning outcomes. Fruitify exemplifies how AI can be used to augment teachers’ abilities by freeing up their valuable time and reducing workloads.

Real Time Savings in The Classroom

Teachers spend the most time on marking, admin, lesson planning and performance analysis. Fruitify can assist in all these areas and significantly reduce time spent on such tasks. One UK pilot study found AI cut both lesson planning and administration time by 31%. These aren’t just stats, they’re extra hours in the evening, more face-to-face time, better feedback and sharper student learning. 

AI is already a global presence in classrooms, with teachers in both USA and Australia using AI tools to save over 5 hours per week. Yet, there is also risk. Teachers are turning to unspecialised LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, but these platforms are not tailored for education and as such produce inaccurate and misguided results – posing a danger to education. 

AI + Teachers = Better Together 

A blend of AI tools, for automating certain tasks, and human touch in the classroom is the best option to manage rising teacher workloads and the need for mentorship in education. Fruitify is guided by this philosophy, using technology to transform teaching and improve outcomes for both teachers and students. This is why our platform is centred around augmenting teachers’ abilities, not replacing them:

• Accurate predicted marks with explainable reasoning and editable teacher feedback, blending automation with human       judgment.
• Mobile handwriting upload reduces assignment admin times.
• Benchmarking and longitudinal performance insights guide lesson planning and individual student learning paths.

So, ear-driven headlines may hint at a classroom takeover by machines, but the real story is far more exciting. Rather than sidelining educators, AI supercharges them making teaching more impactful, and less exhausted.

At Fruitify we’re proud to be part of that story, helping teachers reclaim time and focus more energy on what truly matters: the students. By embracing AI as a partner, not a stand-in, Fruitify empowers teachers to do what they do best: nurture, adapt, and illuminate learning. 

To learn more about our transformative platform or contact our team, click here.