A free lesson planner saved English teachers 49 minutes a week.
A trial published this week gave 464 primary teachers in England a free AI planner called Aila. They spent 49 minutes less a week on planning, and their materials were no worse. Teachers used Aila for about 7% of lessons, and most said it changed little.
Why it mattersThis was a randomised trial run by researchers, not a survey paid for by a vendor. It suggests the time saving comes from light use, not from handing the job over.
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