Instructure survey shows 90% of higher education students use AI in class

Instructure published a July 21, 2026 survey on AI adoption in U.S. education, citing heavy student use alongside limited educator training.

• 90% of higher education students use AI in class at least occasionally; 73% of parents report their child uses AI.
• Educator usage trails students: 68% of K-12 educators and 61% of higher education educators report at least occasional in-class use.
• Training gap: 45% of K-12 educators and 41% of higher education educators report no formal AI training.
• Risk concerns center on accuracy: 69% of parents, 65% of higher education students, 65% of higher education educators and 60% of K-12 educators.