The use of Artificial intelligence in schools
AI has already been applied to education, primarily in some tools that help to develop skills and testing systems. As AI educational solutions continue to mature, the hope is that AI can help fill the gaps in learning and teaching, by supporting schools and teachers more than ever. It can drive efficiency, personalisation and streamline admin tasks to allow teachers the time and freedom to provide understanding and adaptability—unique human capabilities where machines would struggle. By leveraging the best attributes of machines and teachers, the vision for AI in education is the one where they work together for bringing out the best in students. Since the students will need to work in a future where AI will be the reality, our educational institutions must expose them to the world of technology.
Artificial intelligence tools can aid in making global classrooms available to all, including for those who speak different languages or who might have visual or hearing impairments. ‘Presentation Translator’ is a free plug-in for PowerPoint that creates subtitles in real-time while the teacher speaks. This also opens up possibilities for students who might fail to attend school due to illness or for those who require learning at a different level. It can aid students to understand a particular subject that isn’t available in their school. AI can help break down silos between schools and traditional grade levels.
An educator spends a tremendous amount of time grading homework and tests. AI can step in and quickly take care of these tasks, while at the same time offering recommendations for closing gaps in learning. Although machines can already grade multiple-choice tests, they are close to being able to assess written responses as well. As AI steps into automating admin tasks, it opens up more time for teachers to spend with each student. There is high potential for AI to create more efficient enrolment processes.
