Artificial Intelligence in Education: The Future of Learning
AI in Classrooms
Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be the term of the year, but it’s been around for longer than you think and is incorporated in many of the things we already do or have. In classrooms across the state, AI is being used to help students learn and teachers teach. At Boyd Anderson High School, students are using an AI technology called Immersive Reader. This program uses an AI bot to point out where the student needs improvement, allowing them to see the errors they are making and correct them.
AI Training
Principal James Griffin has spent the summer taking an AI course to learn about the benefits to both teachers and students. He decided to implement various AI programs to help elevate their student body and staff, and the school’s rating. "The school has struggled for 18 years, and this year we give the ability for the school to be the first B school in the history of the school, and a lot of it has to do with simple personalized education, giving teachers their time back, and the better the school will be," Griffin said.
AI for Teachers
Adjunct Professor Sloan Robbins has done AI training recommended by the Broward County School District. He and other teachers now utilize Microsoft Copilot, similar to ChatGPT, to help teachers pull data, make lesson plans, and schedules. "It’s very helpful to have a, like talking to a colleague that just knows everything. So, Copilot is really just that, allowing you to have a personal assistant who takes care of things for you," Robbins said.
AI in Curriculum
The University of Florida says they were one of the first institutions to create a framework for how AI should be taught in K-12 classrooms across the state. They created four different courses on artificial intelligence, ensured state standards were met, provided opportunities for additional certificates, and established standards for teachers wishing to teach AI in the state of Florida.
MAGNET Class
Like a magnet class that started last year at Southwest High School in Miami-Dade County. This class focuses on building applications and games that utilize AI. AI teacher, Rudy Perez, says learning about AI is important for these students’ future. "No matter what field they want to go into, AI is being incorporated into everything. If they want to go into the medical field, how can they use AI to look at x-rays?" Perez said.
The Parents
But how are the parents feeling? "It’s mixed reviews too, there’s always a concern about the ethical use of any technology especially artificial intelligence. Plagiarism or AI doing the work for you," said Hepburn. According to a survey done by Statista in 2023, 14% of school parents were extremely concerned, 22% very concerned, and 30% somewhat concerned about the effects of AI on their child’s learning.
Conclusion
In conclusion, AI is no longer a distant concept, but a reality that is already being incorporated in many aspects of our lives, including education. While there are concerns about the potential negative effects of AI, there are also many benefits, such as increased efficiency, personalized learning, and improved student outcomes. As the state of Florida continues to invest in AI education, it is clear that AI will play a significant role in shaping the future of learning.
FAQs
Q: What is AI in education?
A: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in education to help students learn and teachers teach. AI can help with personalized learning, data analysis, and more.
Q: What are some benefits of AI in education?
A: Some benefits of AI in education include increased efficiency, personalized learning, and improved student outcomes.
Q: What are some concerns about AI in education?
A: Some concerns about AI in education include the potential for plagiarism, bias, and the ethical use of AI.
Q: How is AI being used in classrooms?
A: AI is being used in classrooms to help students with reading, writing, and math, as well as to provide personalized learning experiences.
Q: How are teachers using AI in the classroom?
A: Teachers are using AI to help with lesson planning, data analysis, and student assessment.
