AI and education
The Hindu
Will edutech firms be able to tap on to sophisticated AI-technologies?
In popular imagination, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seen as transforming the education system by focusing on developing learner-centric methods. Indeed, the past decade has witnessed schools shifting from conventional teaching methods to smart education with the aim of augmenting students’ learning experiences. This overhaul has been further fuelled by the present pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. COVID-19 necessitated schools to swiftly shift to online platforms for uninterrupted teaching and learning. While the disease itself created a havoc globally, it opened new avenues for creation and dissemination of knowledge through digital platforms. The proliferation of smart digital tools and data science in education system has provided many dividends. But what constitutes AI and how much of AI is really being used in educational technology? A closer look at what is currently deployed in smart education vis-a-vis the complexity of state-of-the-art AI technologies is needed to prepare a road map for future. Education plays a critical role in moulding the future of society. In order to leverage the unprecedented advancements in information and communication technology, modern education systems need re-creation and revamping of content and delivery methods. Educational technology (Edutech) firms in India have initiated the use of smart tools to change the ways in which teachers teach and the ways in which students learn. Teaching-learning methods are undergoing tremendous changes as these firms are augmenting human learning with computer-based learning. This approach is trending because they are tapping on "personalised learning". With an increasing number of students, teachers may find it difficult to focus on each and every student on a continuous basis. Further, different students have different learning styles and they learn at a different pace. Thus, the firms believe that a one-size-fits-all learning approach is not the best method of education.More Related News