AI has become the talk of the decade. There was a time when AI was considered to be fictional or luxurious. Today, thanks to the rapid progress in technology, it has become a necessity in every field. For example, Ok Google, Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, etc. are some of the AI-based assistants that are used by many people today. And many sectors such as banking, security, trading, stock market, etc. have also incorporated artificial intelligence for smoother functioning in their day-to-day activities. Let’s talk about why AI has a tremendous role to play in the education sector.
There is a huge scope for AI in education which can bring about a profound change across the country. Not just in the Indian spectrum but also worldwide. Applications of AI in education have already been administered in grading, tutoring, learning, etc. While these functions are just the tip of the iceberg, let’s dwell on how the role of artificial intelligence can bring about a huge change.
There are many reasons why AI must be incorporated into education. Here are some of the potent reasons why artificial intelligence in education is so important.
Adaptive to students needs:
For many years educators and child psychologists have debated that the mode of education should be molded as per the needs of the child. Every child has a different perspective and ability to understand things when presented to them. Thus, AI in schools will bring about a different teaching method which would be effective and bring out a positive impact on the students’ academics.
Personalized teaching:
As stated earlier, each child has a different potential to understand things differently. Thus, implementing AI in schools will personalize the learning experience of the students. To give an example, in an AI-based setup, visual learners will be provided animated videos, and auditory learners will be given audiobooks to learn the subject that is taught.
Automatic grading:
AI in schools will not only make things easier for students but it will also prove to be a boon for the teachers. Grading and evaluating tests is a tedious and time-consuming process, there are chances that the grading may not be accurate. AI helps in auto-grading each student thus saving a lot of time for the teachers.
Efficient assistance to teachers:
In a regular test, it may not be possible for a teacher to analyze the progress of every student. With AI, teachers would be able to understand the learning gap of each student and provide necessary steps to overcome the difficulty a student is facing.
Feedback to students:
Constructive feedback goes a long way in bringing out the best from an individual. While it is difficult to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a child individually, AI can help in effortlessly charting out the key characteristics of a student which will help them in working with their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.
Global outreach:
It is said that growth begins when someone steps out of their comfort zone. Thus, AI will help the students in connecting with other students globally, helping in understanding their approach towards a subject and thus view an approach in a broader perspective.
Key Takeaways:
Change is an inevitable part of progress. Over the years, several changes in the curriculum were made by the education system to bring out a positive impact on the Indian education spectrum. We must acknowledge the benefits and large-scale transformation that AI is capable of bringing which is not possible by traditional methods of education. Schools can collaborate with AI School of India to explore the resources of our platform and strengthen the education system. We help schools to create AI and coding learning experiences in k12 classrooms. Join our AI community today!
