Should we or shouldn’t we?
I, genuinely believe that in the heart of every classroom lies the potential for extraordinary human connection and learning. Yet, we hear so much about how teachers find themselves consumed with the administrative and planning aspects of teaching, leaving less time for human-to-human connections.
So what about if we adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational sphere, to provide a helping hand for teachers in planning and administration
? Freeing their time, enabling them to reclaim their time and refocus on what every parent would say is important - their child has a lot of human-to-human connection with the teacher.
This additional time is beneficial regardless of learning styles: thinking, feeling, and behaving.
So here are a few AI tools that are being used across the UK and the globe by education services:
Gradescope: https://www.gradescope.com/ Gradescope helps streamline the grading process, making it faster and more consistent.
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/ Quizlet offers study tools and games that facilitate learning and memorization.
Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/ Google Classroom simplifies the creation, distribution, and grading assignments in a paperless way.
Squirrel AI: https://www.squirrelai.com/ Squirrel AI provides personalized learning experiences through its adaptive learning platform.
Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Duolingo makes language learning accessible and fun through its app and website, offering courses in many languages.
These tools can release time for face-to-face contact - why wouldn’t we use them
And whilst we might all talk AI now - let’s give a moment for how AI could help increase usage of the Metaverse
With AI helping with planning and administration, I think teachers will have more time to explore future technology and how it can be used to add to current traditional teaching methods.
Imagine using the metaverse - with all students. The immersive virtual world offers unparalleled opportunities for experiential learning. Imagine having a feedback wall in the virtual classroom, history classes exploring ancient civilizations as if walking through them, or biology students observing ecosystems from the inside. The metaverse captivates students' imaginations and deepens their understanding by experiencing subjects in a multidimensional space.
Using AI to help with planning frees teachers to have time to explore the future and bring it into the classroom
Let's champion these innovations, for they hold the key to unlocking the full potential of both teachers and students, paving the way for a future where education is truly about connection and discovery
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