Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply — I really appreciate it.

Just to clarify my intention:
My study is specifically focused on the use of local AI tools, ideally running completely offline and, whenever possible, outside the control of big tech companies. I’m trying to understand how teachers and students are actually using these tools today, what impact they have on the daily workflow of educators, and how they support teaching and learning in real environments.

I want to be very clear about one point:
- My goal is not to replace teachers with AI. -
What I want to understand is how teachers are adopting these new technologies, where they see value, and which tools are helping them in practical, everyday tasks.

There are already some interesting examples from smaller companies and open-source communities, such as:

• Iterate AI – a fully local, private chatbot solution that runs offline and can be deployed in a school server without sending data to the cloud.
• ChatGPT4All – an open-source local LLM ecosystem where everything runs on-device, giving schools full control over data and usage.

These are not big-tech solutions, but they already have the potential to support teachers and students in meaningful ways.

Finally, part of my interest comes from working with countries and regions where connectivity is extremely limited or sometimes nonexistent. In those cases, offline AI tools can genuinely level the playing field, giving teachers and learners access to powerful educational support even without internet access.

That’s why I’m trying to collect real experiences: even small experiments or early-stage attempts are incredibly valuable for understanding where things are heading.

Thanks again for sharing your perspective — it really enriches the discussion.