ARTIFICIAL intelligence sparks both excitement and apprehension. Will it empower humanity or replace us? In education, the pressing question is: does artificial intelligence threaten educators’ jobs or does it enhance their ability to teach? History is the evidence that people adapt to technological advances, from typewriters to computers, landlines to smartphones and letters to e-mails. Similarly, artificial intelligence acts as a friend if it is used as a means of advantage, especially when it is integrated into education system. It will save time, improve grading, personalise learning and optimise classroom management.
Educators take significant amount of time to prepare content, deliver lectures and conduct classes for students. To deliver effective lessons to students, educators prepare months in advance meticulously planning and preparing. Since humans are adaptable, introducing artificial intelligence tools will bring much convenience, assisting them to plan and prepare the lessons in advance. Artificial intelligence reduces administrative burden as educators can set their priority to focus on student engagement and individualised support.
Artificial intelligence will enhance education quality as it will provide answers instantly which usually takes a substantial amount of time. Whether it is a basic science concept such as seeds germination to more challenging topics such as chemical equation reaction, artificial intelligence conveniently explains tricky question to students which are easy to understand. Hence, artificial intelligence empowers educators in ways previously unimaginable.
The extensive time educators dedicate to the manual correction of assessments elevates the probability of human errors. The implementation of artificial intelligence offers a solution by conserving time, thereby enabling educators to concentrate on the provision of high-quality instruction on delegating the grading responsibility to this technology. Artificial intelligence ensures an objective evaluation process through the application of a uniform set of standards. Thus, educators has the strength of understanding the specific academic weaknesses which are encountered by students. Artificial intelligence can provide an in-depth analysis of each student’s strength and where to make improvements derived from assessments, and subsequently generate individualised plans to facilitate their academic progress. The integration of artificial intelligence in education will enhance the efficacy of grading practices.
Incorporating artificial intelligence into education remarkably benefits educators by enabling the analysis of student data to customised instruction effectively. It is able to discern individual strength and weaknesses, allowing tailored lesson plans that enhance learning outcomes. Its implementation will also reduce the bias that is caused due to favouritism and nepotism, ensuring fairer educational environment. Additionally, artificial intelligence favours authentic learning by discouraging academic dishonesty and promoting integrity in assessment.
Artificial intelligence-powered systems offer step by step guidance for students, identifying areas to improve. This enables teachers to follow precise recommendations, helping them build a stronger academic foundation for their students. As a result, education becomes more engaging, with artificial intelligence suggesting tailored lesson plans and providing timelines for effective learning. This authorises educators to optimise their teaching strategies and focus on individual student growth, ensuring more personalized and efficient education.
When administrative responsibilities such as taking attendance, grading and providing immediate feedback on assessments are shifted to artificial intelligence, instructors get more opportunity to spend their time on student engagement and providing individualised instruction. This is because artificial intelligence-driven platforms make communication easy as frequently asked questions by students are responded by artificial intelligence which is creating space for educators to concentrate on more important tasks that creates student involvement. Artificial intelligence creates customised lesson plans altering course materials which is appropriate for each individual student and provide data-driven insights that enable them to promptly identify areas which needs development. This is how the entire quality of instruction is improved by this efficiency and customisation combination.
Each time when a technological revolution takes place, the fear of replacement constantly strikes. Protest and rallies always took place when a technological revolution happens. However, humans have an adaptable nature. They adapt it just the way the internet, laptop and smartphones became a convenience. However, integrating artificial intelligence in education will be far more beneficial to educators as it will save time, revolutionise grading, personalising learning. Schools must invest in teacher training and ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence data use. It will create a future where education is equitable, engaging and efficient.
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Syeda Maliha Huq is a digital marketing officer of the Ascent Group, Dhaka.
