Future of Education With AI Technology
Debate#3: AI technology will revolutionize education for the better
Everybody knows that technology is moving quickly and changing our world at an ever-accelerating pace. At present, the blending of artificial intelligence (AI) and education is not a future possibility anymore; it is a powerful tool in students’ lives to help them be successful in school, work, and life.
The beauty of using AI in the education sector is imminent, and there are many advantages to using AI technology in this field. For example, instead of replacing human-led teaching in the classroom, AI can enhance and automate administrative activities, allowing teachers to concentrate more on instruction and individualized interactions with students. AI enables teachers to shift from spending 80% of their time on administrative work to 80% on instructional activities. According to a 2018 National Institute of Education and Administration (NUEPA) research titled “Involvement of Teachers in Non-teaching Activities and its Effect on Education,” government instructors in the nation only devote 19.1% of their working hours to actual teaching. Instructors can speed up the assessment process, provide students with quick feedback, and encourage more focused involvement by utilizing AI capabilities, thereby enhancing students’ learning outcomes.
Students can enhance their digital literacy, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills using AI at their own pace. AI can personalize learning by adjusting to each student’s individual speed and learning style, recognizing strengths and areas for improvement, and providing customized help and feedback. Moreover, it can help teachers create individualized education plans for students and save time and resources.
I wish we could have the same opportunity when I was in medical college. I used to study atlas to learn human anatomy. I used my imagination before I had first hand experience on cadaver. Thankfully AI technology is available now for students and they can harness their skills with practice.
However, there are some downsides to revolutionizing education with AI. Students from underprivileged backgrounds might not be able to access this type of technology, which can create disparities among students across different regions and socioeconomic backgrounds. AI technology can sometimes reduce creativity and the amount of personal interaction between students and teachers. AI bias is a potential threat for people around. According to IBM non-native english spoken students are accused of cheating due to AI bias. Scientists from MIT found that for some particular job, a language model identifies flight attendant, secretary and physician’s assistant are feminine jobs. On the other hand fisherman, lawyer, judge jobs are only for men.
To mitigate the downsides of AI usage, AI applications in education need to be created cooperatively and with equity. This approach will help address inequalities that exist between different groups of people and ensure that all students can benefit from them. In addition to using AI tools for educational purposes, it is essential to teach students about AI in general, including how to create AI technologies and recognize possible risks.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/future-learning-ai-revolutionizing-education-4-0/
Great post- I enjoyed reading your commentary! You made some excellent points about the benefits of AI in education, especially how it can free up teachers from administrative tasks, allowing them to focus more on teaching and interacting with students. However, I appreciate that you didn’t shy away from discussing the potential downsides, like the risk of increasing disparities among students from different socioeconomic backgrounds and the potential for AI bias. Being on the disagree side was tough, but I do feeling quite enlightened now.
Hello Bithy!
I really enjoyed reading your post. The way you elaborated with your experience was very well done. Yes, we didn’t have those opportunities in our times, but as times change, our younger generation can reap the benefits of technology if it is provided in an equitable way. Thanks for sharing your balanced approach!
Hi Bithy
Thanks for the detailed explanation on how the use of AI technologies can revolutionize education. Reading your thoughts on the downside of using AI really got me thinking but I think the effective use of AI will depend on the teachers and subject we are using the tool for. Nevertheless, I think teaching students how to use AI is very important and also following the set frameworks proposed by various international and national educational organizations is very key.
Hello Bithy.
Your post about the future of education using AI technology was fascinating! I agree with you on the advantages of AI in freeing up teachers’ time and personalising learning experiences as well as the disadvantages. It is apparent that, while AI has immense promise, its full potential must be realised through intelligent implementation and equal access. Thank you for providing such a well-rounded perspective!
Hi. Your thoughts about AI technology were exhaustive and I enjoyed reading your post and watching the videos associated. The advantages of AI in education are very clear but I still think that we need to be cautious in its application. Your post details both sides very well.
Your post offers a comprehensive look at the future of education with AI technology. My main takeaway is AI’s transformative potential for personalized learning and administrative efficiency while raising critical ethical considerations. I enjoyed reading your post – thank you!