D2L Survey Finds AI-Enabled Learning Tools Can Help Unlock Time Savings for Higher Ed Professionals

Executive Summary

• D2L released findings from its 2025 AI in Education survey of 500 U.S. higher‑education professionals, highlighting growing educator confidence and adoption of AI tools.
• 74% of respondents want a clear institutional AI policy, yet only 46% say their schools have provided explicit guidelines.
• Educators using AI‑enabled LMS features report significantly higher time‑savings (85%) compared with those not using such tools (51%).

Key Details

• Survey conducted online Oct 7‑12, 2025 via Prodege’s Pollfish platform; 500 U.S. higher‑education professionals participated.
• Policy & Guidance: 74% desire a defined AI policy; only 46% report receiving explicit institutional guidance. Regional variation: South (38%) and Northeast (30%) receive guidance more often than Midwest (15%).
• Tool Access & Adoption: 64% have access to paid AI tools; 63% increased usage during the academic year. 37% feel more confident using AI than last year.
• Time‑Savings Impact: Among users of AI‑enabled LMS tools, 85% report time savings vs. 51% of non‑users. Overall, 52% of AI users experience some time savings; 40% see none; 8% say AI adds time.
• Non‑Adoption: 30% of respondents do not use AI at all.
• Academic Integrity Concerns: 46% worry about student overreliance on AI; 60% have redesigned assessments to preserve integrity, especially among Gen Z and Millennial educators.
• Quotes:
• “Our survey shows that educators are optimistic about AI's potential but need better support, clearer policies, and more effective tools,” – Dr. Cristi Ford, Chief Learning Officer, D2L.
• “At Southeastern, we've been able to unlock incredible value through the use of Lumi directly inside of the Brightspace platform,” – Justin Rose, Associate VP for Information Management & Digital Learning, Southeastern University.

Notable Quotes

• Dr. Cristi Ford (Chief Learning Officer, D2L): “Learning platforms can be crucial in driving both confidence and practical adoption, but academic leadership will need to address concerns and ethical considerations to help provide comprehensive guidance.”

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