The topic of AI is top of mind for many leaders, and education might be one of the most interesting area to use AI-generated materials.
While there are many people who wonder if students should be allowed to use AI, there are others who have a firm opinion on the subject.
If you’re on the fence as a teacher or parent, take a look at these benefits of AI materials for students.
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Personalized learning
Every student learns differently. The traditional classroom model, where all children learn at the same pace and have identical interest levels across all subjects and lessons doesn't reflect reality.
In today's world, that means some students can fall behind while others will progress slower than if they had more personalized instruction.
AI tools can tailor learning to specific student needs, with customized lessons and content, additional resources, or instruction that meets the learning style and pace of the student.
Related: How to learn AI for teachers
Immediate feedback
With access to tools that offer instant feedback, students can better understand a topic, ask questions based on their understanding, and make adjustments to their assignments.
This is especially helpful if a student has difficulty comprehending a subject or is simply unsure if they are grasping the lesson topic.
Rather than requiring students to risk embarrassment by raising their hand in front of peers or waiting weeks for graded assignments, AI allows for quick assessment and adjustment of learning strategies in real-time.
Access to resources
While the internet contains vast educational resources, finding relevant, age-appropriate, and accurate information can be difficult or overwhelming.
This means that many students don't receive the right resources at the right time.
AI tools can help curate and serve many types of students:
- Students with learning disabilities who need adapted materials
- English language learners requiring translation or simplified content
- Children in remote locations with limited access to specialized teaching
- Learners needing content presented in alternative formats
Related: 7 Best AI Tools for Teachers
Improved engagement
The best way to get kids to learn is to create challenging and interesting lessons that guide them to solving their own problems.
AI is the perfect way to create this type of engaging content, and combining it with other technologies and techniques like gamification or VR leads to even better learning.
Exploration and discovery
AI can help both students and teachers go beyond the textbook and standard curriculum into new areas of discovery.
It is the perfect tool to...
- Create supplementary content that goes deeper into specific interests
- Find connections between "unrelated" topics (e.g., math at Seattle Seahawks game)
- Make personalized materials based on specific classroom equipment or lessons
These tactics help fuel natural curiosity and turn teachers into a guide or advisor on the path of exploration.
Related: How can AI help teachers
Tutoring and assistance
Tutoring is known to be one of the most effective educational interventions, but it is costly and many students may not have access to human tutors.
AI is reaching the point now where it can deliver many of the same benefits as human tutor but it can be used by every student for very low cost.
Even more exciting, AI is only going to get better, so there will be more progress on this front!
Conclusion
Using AI materials and tools can drastically change the education landscape.
As with most big changes, however, there are downsides. Review our Pros and Cons of AI in Education for those disadvantages along with additional details on this topic.
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