Lessons learned This study delves into the AI literacy of teachers at Portalegre Polytechnic University (PPU), Portugal. AI Literacy- This gauges teachers' knowledge (understanding AI functionalities), application (using AI in various scenarios), detection (identifying AI in use), and ethical considerations (bias, fairness, transparency), AI Self-Efficacy- This assesses teachers' confidence in handling challenges and problems related to AI, with a specific focus on "learning" as a sub-factor, AI Self-Management-. This evaluates teachers' ability to manage their emotions regarding AI and their awareness of AI's influence on their daily work. Key Findings involve that PPU teachers show an overall average level of AI literacy, teachers excel in using and applying AI tools and understanding the ethical implications of AI in education, which indicates a comfort level with practical implementation and a commendable awareness of responsible AI use. The challenges of the study identified a knowledge gap in how AI functions and its accessibility for educational purposes. Teachers reported lower scores in this area, suggesting a need for training on the technical aspects of AI and how to leverage it for teaching and learning. Implications for practice The need to develop training programmes to improve teachers' understanding of AI functionalities and its use in education emerged from the study, the necessity to implement awareness campaigns on ethical considerations of AI in education and to encourage teachers to explore and experiment with AI tools for teaching and learning, as well as to conduct similar studies with students and other institutions to understand AI literacy across academia.
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