AI in Education

In recent years, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education has been marked by transformative developments, promising to reshape the landscape of teaching and learning. AI has emerged as a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize education, making it more accessible, personalized, and efficient.?

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However, as we delve into the intellectual realm of AI in education, we must critically examine its implications, benefits, and challenges, considering its potential to both enhance and disrupt traditional educational paradigms. With the increase of funding and investors in ed-tech startups that incorporate AI, this is the time to discuss the transformation of education by AI with various AI tools to help children solve their queries and help them learn smarter while saving time and covering more syllabus.?

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The most compelling aspect of AI in education lies in its ability to provide personalized learning experiences. Traditional education often adheres to a one-size-fits-all model, which can be limiting for students with diverse learning styles and abilities. AI, through its capacity for data analysis and machine learning, offers a solution by customizing learning content, pace, and methodologies to cater to individual learners.?

Coming to the technical side, AI has enabled and increased the authenticity of test takers and reduction in cheating through the process of proctoring which is supervising and monitoring candidates during assessment to ensure academy integrity and prevention of cheating. The opportunities are not just available for the students but for the Teachers as well. The AI-powered technologies will enhance their teaching techniques and professional experience.?

In a study conducted on how AI will impact teachers by McKinsey and Company, teachers work about 50 hours a week spending less than half of the time in direct contact with the students. The results would be much greater if this could be redirected towards student learning which would be empowered with the help of AI.?While AI opens a new horizon, it is important to integrate it into the learning system more effectively and efficiently. In a global survey conducted by UNESCO, where 450 schools and universities were surveyed, it was found that fewer than 10% have developed guidance concerning the use of AI in the curriculum.?

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Discussing AI in the Indian education system, we have come far from libraries being the only source of knowledge and the pandemic was clearly a turning point in this scenario where most students, parents, teachers, and institutions were compelled to move to an online paradigm for the good by revolutionizing education system in India with better reach and execution.?It's not all pros but comes with cons such as the cost of developing and implementing these tools. This can be a barrier to the ones who don't have access to it.?

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Teachers may consider AI as a threat to their jobs, but AI should be used to fill the gaps between teachers and students and act as a catalyst. The lack of privacy concerns and less human interaction can be other concerns regarding the discussion.?

In conclusion, AI has the potential to build the education sector in a much more effective way alongside addressing concerns associated with it. The combination of a teacher’s expertise and smart machines can understand the students better.?

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Sources:

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/generative-artificial-intelligence-education-what-are-opportunities-and-challenges ?

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666920X21000199 ?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/vickiphillips/2023/06/07/intelligent-classrooms-what-ai-means-for-the-future-of-education/ ?

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