“An empty classroom — AI has taken over the teacher’s role.“
The rise of “AI schools” has begun; AI platforms are beginning to revolutionize how students learn.
Artificial intelligence is now able to create personalized lessons tailored to any type of student in the classroom, with the added perk of providing them with immediate feedback. Many schools are now implementing AI into their curriculum in the hope of improving the efficiency of learning.
AI found its way into classrooms slowly; first, it disguised itself as ‘assisted learning’ apps, then progressed from there. Educators nationwide are testing the impacts of AI in the classroom: Education Week reported that 60 percent of 1,186 teachers surveyed reported that they have incorporated AI into their curriculum this year, a 40 percent increase from last year. Alpha School, a private K-12 network, recently started receiving attention for being fully reliant on AI to educate its students. The system pairs mentors with its AI-based education to make the learning process more interactive. Many critics, however, question the wisdom of complete reliance on AI.
Experts argue about the ethical concerns of AI education, marking data privacy and AI bias as red flags. Teachers in Philadelphia are using AI in classrooms while addressing these concerns, emphasizing the need for guidelines to protect student data.
Additionally, many experts wonder whether teachers are jumping on the AI bandwagon too early, claiming that many teachers lack the formal training necessary to properly integrate AI into classrooms.
Ultimately, if schools want to succeed in implementing AI into classrooms, they will need to find the perfect balance, incorporating technology while preserving students’ creativity and authentic thought.