AI in the Classroom: Revolutionizing Education with Intelligent Technologies
AI tools provide tailored support to all types of learners. Because personalized learning experiences need to be different for everyone, no one way of teaching will be sufficient for every student. For example, those with visual or hearing impairments have different needs in the classroom than those without.
Artificial intelligence creates individualized learning paths for students, allowing them to explore and blossom at their own pace while getting their specific learning needs met.
The importance of AI in the classroom
Student learning styles are all different, and most classrooms only have one teacher and one curriculum. However, if instructors integrate AI technology into their teaching practices, they’re able to connect with a wider range of students on a deeper, more engaging level.
Unfair disadvantages have always existed, but we’re living in a time where we can provide equitable solutions to students who need more help. Instead of going the “equal” route and providing every learner with the same set of resources, we can provide students with access to helpful resources that meet their individual needs.
Advantages of AI in the classroom
AI tools provide personalized learning experiences that improve student performance and enhance teaching practices.
QuillBot works with the student to provide resources and feedback, while they write a well-rounded paper. Our Paraphraser and Grammar Checker make real-time suggestions to strengthen writing and offer mini-lessons on why the tools are suggesting changes.
For example, the Grammar Checker might suggest you add a semicolon and merge two sentences together. If you don’t understand why, or you disagree with this suggestion, you can read the small pop-up that explains why the change was suggested and make your decision from there.
This adaptive learning approach means students are learning and internalizing new writing rules and practices while they are writing, which ultimately saves them time and encourages more practice.
The time-saving aspect is huge with AI technology, specifically QuillBot. Students can check entire documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors; duplicate content (accidental plagiarism); add missing or correct existing citations, and improve fluency. Most of these functions just require a single click of a button on the user’s part, making them quick and easy to incorporate.
The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI has found that, for teachers, artificial intelligence can be a valuable addition to their pedagogy because it can track classroom analytics, stay up-to-date in their field of instruction, and help facilitate discussion by creating follow-up questions.
It is also important for educators to explain the potential pitfalls of students relying on generative AI tools like ChatGPT, the importance of following university guidelines on AI, and the role of AI Detectors in identifying AI-generated content.
Conclusion
Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology that can enhance the educational processes that are already in place by catering to different learning styles, assessing student work, and providing feedback. It can also help educators better engage their students by creating new digital pedagogical practices that better prepare students for the real world. It’s a great time to embrace these changes and use the technology to your advantage.
