AI and education go hand in hand and the new techniques could be all that is required to ensure that all students attain academic success, says Dr Jitendra K Das

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us. There is no industry left untouched by the ripples caused by artificial intelligence, be it medical, HR, media or even education.

Within today’s classroom, we find ourselves surrounded by devices such as smart boards, AV, computers, laptops, tablets and phones, to name but a few technologies which are now being integrated into teaching. And now the emergence of Artificial Intelligence in this arena has changed the game to the next level.

These are few of the ways through which the academic world is becoming more convenient and personalised through the applications of AI in the world of education.

Simplifying administrative tasks: AI has automated drab administrative tasks and cut down on the time and effort teachers used to put in things like assessing students’ work and grading exams. Educators spend a lot of time on grading exams, assessing homework, and providing valuable responses to their students. But AI technology can be used to automate the grading tasks where multiple tests are involved. This means that professors would have more time with their students rather than spending long hours grading them. AI is also helping school admission boards by automating classification and processing of paperwork.

Smart content: AI and education go hand in hand and the new techniques could be all that is required to ensure that all students attain their ultimate academic success. Smart content creation, from digitised guides of textbooks to customisable learning digital interfaces, are being introduced at all levels, from elementary to post-secondary to corporate environments.

Identify weaknesses in the classroom: AI will also work in identifying classroom weaknesses. For instance, AI will identify when groups of students miss certain questions letting the teacher know when material needs to be retaught. In this way, AI will also hold teachers accountable and strengthen best teaching practices.

Intelligent tutoring systems: AI can do more than condense a lecture into flashcards and smart study guides as it can also teach a student based on the difficulties, they’re having with class material. Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) seem to have made the most progress over the last few years, as one of the original concepts for applications of AI in education. A

While artificial intelligence and education may seem like a futuristic invention, it’s present in our lives and education systems today. With the assistance of artificial education, we can make both students’ and teachers’ lives easier and also it will help students and parents alike to become better!

The writer is Director, FORE School of Management