[NetEase Smart News, August 26] Garry Kasparov recently stated in a TED talk that "human + machine is not the future, but the present."
And this "present" is rapidly reshaping the educational landscape. As tablets become increasingly common among children, programming is gradually becoming a standard part of every nation's curriculum. Technology is now as essential in classrooms as chalk and blackboards once were.
We’ve seen the rise and influence of educational technology, particularly through adaptive learning platforms like Khan Academy and Coursera, which have empowered learners to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Today, virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are gaining more attention. A recent Pearson report explored how AI will positively transform education in the years ahead. The report’s authors believe that “the future holds more powerful tools and greater support for potential.†Imagine AI-driven lifelong learning companions accompanying individuals throughout their educational journey, whether at school or beyond. Additionally, new methods of assessing learning will create real-time learning experiences.
Of course, high costs remain a challenge, but AI and VR tools will eventually become as widespread as smartphones and desktops. That day isn’t far off.
Intelligent machines offer learners personalized and relevant knowledge exactly when and where they need it. For instance, Content Candles Inc., an American AI research and development company, uses deep learning to provide customized books. They launched "Cram101" and "JustFact101," transforming decades-old textbooks into intelligent learning guides, making learning more efficient.
Moreover, learning is evolving into a truly immersive experience both inside and outside the classroom. As a conference planner, I design immersive experiences to leave participants with unforgettable memories and a strong desire to return next year.
As an educator, I believe the same strategy can ignite students' creativity and enthusiasm, leading to better learning outcomes. However, for decades, experiential learning was limited to summer homework science experiments or outdated labs. In the realm of VR and AI, experiential or practical learning takes on a whole new meaning.
Various tools, including Microsoft’s HoloLens, Oculus Rift, or Google Expeditions, are transforming traditional experiences into meaningful, real-world ones.
Imagine a classroom where students explore the Titanic wreckage, watch dinosaurs walk around them, discover the Amazon rainforest, or even walk on the moon as astronauts. This represents a significant leap forward in education!
“We’re moving from simply ‘learning’ about a subject or topic to ‘experiencing’ its content,†wrote Graeme Lawrie, director of innovation and outreach at a UK school. “This is not just a tool for engagement or a gimmick. It allows students to explore, experience, or participate in something as if they were really there.â€
Students aren’t the only ones benefitting.
Intelligent tutoring systems like Carnegie Learning and Third Space Learning are helping teachers move away from the “one-size-fits-all†approach. These one-on-one tutoring platforms leverage big data and learning analytics to provide instructors with real-time feedback on student performance, strengths, and weaknesses. This feedback enables teachers to identify each student’s specific learning needs and skill gaps, offering tailored guidance.
I often hear experts say that “technology makes bad teachers worse.†Therefore, there’s no doubt that we must continue investing in their training and career development. No machine can replace human teachers, but it can alleviate some of their stress. Remember Jill Watson, the AI teaching assistant developed by Georgia Tech professor Ashok Goel? She exemplifies how smart machines can assist teachers in transitioning from lecturers to mentors and facilitators.
According to Arnett, author of the Christensen Institute report, “It’s not a threat to technology; rather, teachers and education leaders should use technology to change how they work.â€
He believes automation will simplify basic teaching tasks and help school leaders address key challenges in quality instruction, such as improving teacher quality, catering to diverse student needs, and raising teacher expectations.
“Innovation that commercializes the professional knowledge elements of teachers also provides tools to increase the efficiency of both novice and expert teachers, elevating them to new heights and adapting them to the 21st-century labor and education system,†Arnett wrote in his Machine-Age Teaching report.
In this report, he also discussed potential teachers who could understand and cultivate the future of artificial intelligence. “Researchers can identify high-quality teachers based on observations, student surveys, and test scores, but they are far less successful at pinpointing what makes effective teachers and haven’t outlined a clear path for preparing and developing these teachers.â€
The most crucial point is that teachers can help students develop non-cognitive skills for the 21st century, such as self-confidence and creativity.
The vision I described might seem overly optimistic to many.
In truth, artificial intelligence and technological support are not a panacea for systemic challenges. AI may not represent the next major leap in education, but it will inevitably come with drawbacks and a host of issues.
However, we cannot overlook its inherent advantages, as these can help bridge gaps in teaching that have long been difficult to close. (Selected from: Forbes, Author: Sebastien Candle Urbot, Compiled: NEW YORK See Foreign Intelligence Platform Compiler Welding Guo Ke Board Under Tiles On Roof #  Penalty / P>?
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