By: Robert S Stewart Jr, prominent local businessman
The impact on AI from a learning perspective as people use Large Language
Model systems to answer questions and provide insights in a way that they used
to do with web searching. “People will start to turn to AI where they used to search
the internet”, says Robert S Stewart Jr.
Web searches have become over stimulating and too much unwanted results,
with search optimized results, clickbait articles, and too-long articles that most
have no patience or attention to read. People are and will be turning to AI-
powered systems to provide direct, relevant, and context appropriate responses
to very specific needs. With this sort of power in our hands, the current model of
today’s educational systems, online learning, videos, will not compare to what AI
can bring to education.
AI is poised to significantly impact the future education in several
transformative ways:
- Personalized Learning: AI can analyze a user’s strengths,
weaknesses, and learning pace, tailoring educational content
and resources to suit individual needs. This could lead to more
efficient and effective learning, as students get the attention, they
require in areas they struggle with. - Automated Grading and Feedback: AI can automate the grading
process, particularly for assignments and exams with clear
answers. This allows teachers to focus on more complex tasks
like providing personalized feedback, and it gives students faster
responses to their work.
3. AI Tutors and Assistants: Virtual assistants and AI-driven tutors
could be available 24/7 to help students with homework,
explanations, and practice problems. They could provide immediate
support, reducing the gap in learning when teachers are not
available.
4. Adaptive Learning Platforms: AI-powered platforms can adjust in
real-time to student performance, ensuring that the material
presented is neither too easy nor too difficult, keeping learners
engaged and challenged appropriately.
5. Enhanced Engagement through Gamification: AI can create
immersive educational experiences, such as interactive simulations
and gamified learning environments, to keep students motivated
and engaged in the learning process.
6. Increased Accessibility: AI can offer more accessible learning
tools for students with disabilities, such as speech-to-text, real-time
translation, or visual and auditory enhancements, breaking down
barriers and making education more inclusive.
7. Data-Driven Insights: With AI, educational institutions can gather
and analyze vast amounts of data to understand trends, student
performance, and potential areas for improvement, enabling better
decision-making and curriculum adjustments.
8. Teacher Support: AI can assist teachers in administrative tasks
like scheduling, lesson planning, and tracking progress, reducing
their workload, and giving them more time to focus on teaching.
In the long run, AI could make education more efficient, personalized,
and accessible, though it will be essential to address issues like data
privacy, equity in access to technology, and maintaining human
oversight to ensure balanced learning.