When generative artificial intelligence (AI) launched in market, students everywhere were thrilled by the notion of an easy A on their assignments. However, their aspirations or schemes were quickly revealed by sophisticated sentence structures and vocabularies that teachers knew were well beyond their students’ means.
AI-generated essays were easily uncovered by a simple instruction, “Use that word in a sentence for me, please.”
What students didn’t realize was that the true educational benefits of AI, while still preliminary, don’t rest in its ability to take shortcuts in essay-writing, but in the advancements it can deliver through more personalized approaches to their learning journeys and experiences.
AI analyzes vast amounts of student data through
sophisticated algorithms to create customized educational pathways. Education and curriculum experts use AI to enhance teaching and learning processes
through machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and adaptive
learning systems that can process and analyze student data in real-time.
Personalizing Learning Systems
AI is being used to personalize tutoring, learning management and learning platforms.
Adaptive learning technology uses AI to adjust the difficulty and type of content based on a student’s performance and learning pace. Consider these examples.
Thinkster Math provides personalized math learning plans based on each child’s unique struggles and strengths. Most Thinkster students see a 90% improvement in their math scores in three months.
Kitaboo, a cloud-based digital publishing platform, uses an AI-powered learning assistant called K.AI to instantly create multiple-choice questions, flashcards, learning objectives and chapter summaries, saving time and creating unique learning experiences.
The ROYBI Robot, an AI-powered educational robot, uses machine learning to offer personalized lessons in language and STEM subjects. Named one of Time Magazine’s best inventions of 2019, ROYBI Robot tailors its content to the child’s learning style and progress, making education more interactive and engaging.
The online learning platform Coursera uses AI to recommend courses based on a learner’s previous activities, skills, and goals.
Benefits of Personalized Learning
Personalized learning programs like the ones above help transform how students interact with educational content. Tailored content keeps them more engaged as they receive materials suited to their learning styles and interests, comprehension improves as students grasp concepts at their own pace.
They become more motivated to learn when they see their progress through individualized support. And in the areas where they struggle, AI identifies the challenges and recommends different learning approaches.
These benefits collectively contribute to a more effective and enjoyable learning experience, enabling students to achieve their full potential.
Future Trends and Predictions
AI in education is expected to grow even more and revolutionize how students learn.
Some expected advancements include:
- AI-powered tutors will become more sophisticated, providing real-time assistance and personalized feedback across various subjects.
- Integrated virtual and augmented reality will create immersive and interactive learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced data analytics will offer deeper insights into student performance, enabling even more precise personalization of learning content and strategies.
- Global learning communities will promote cross-cultural collaboration and personalized educational experiences globally.
As AI evolves, its impact on personalized learning will grow, offering increasingly sophisticated tools and methodologies to enhance education. By tailoring learning experiences to individual needs, AI can make education more inclusive, engaging and effective for students worldwide.
The ongoing advancements in AI technology promise to bring even more innovativesolutions, shaping the future of education for the better.
