AI In Education

What is it like being a teacher or lecturer? The traditional image is an old, wise and powerful stoic with an ocean of knowledge. With the rise of new technology in general and AI in particular, teachers are no longer the source of knowledge. Does this mean that the teacher will soon be replaced by technology? Will AI take over? The questions still remain unanswered.

In this rapidly changing world, science and technology has invaded every activity of human beings. The way we receive and impart education has undergone a drastic change. AI has swiftly created havocs in the educational field. It has raised many questions about the future of education as well as teacher-student relationship. Many educational sites are now available in the internet. From simple writing to complicated subjects and a large number of documents and papers are found in the internet. With the use of AI, a lot of works can be completed within a short span of time. 

AI can work as a critical assistant with teacher and student alike. It can assist to develop critical thinking and intellectual growth in students. Schools can use AI to manage grading system, statistical analysis of achievements and students' evaluation, making personal learning easier. Much like the pandemic, it is sweeping through countries and invading human lives at an alarming pace. 

No matter the age or the educational background, basic literacy and access to the internet are the only requisite to start learning from ChatGPT, a popular generative AI chatbot. It has the power to make education more accessible, engaging and customised to the need of the students. AI has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education today. 

The global teacher shortage poses a formidable challenges to improving educational outcomes. Integrating AI in education can streamline administrative tasks, giving teachers more time for meaningful student engagement. By automating routine duties and emphasising human-centric teaching, we can create an environment where educators can not only thrive but also create a richer learning experience. However, teaching involves much more than imparting information. AI should augment, not replace the teacher's role. 

AI might not help people get smarter, but it certainly promises to gear up learning. Language models such as ChatGPT may revolutionise the world of opportunities for many, help ease the process of collating and presenting information, but it cannot yet teach us how to glean information. Just like constructing a building requires technical skills, using AI in education will of course demand a set of requisite skills. 

In fact, a chatbot can offer much relief to teachers who have to answer repetitive questions, and can certainly help teachers fill the gap in their own subject knowledge, thereby increasing the intake of knowledge. At best, it could act as a valued teaching assistant, cost effective and efficient. AI promises to shift the focus from retention of knowledge to expanding the boundaries of it, providing skills to look deep into a subject by asking the right questions.