While AI-powered tools have been in the EdTech space for a quite sometime, schools and colleges have been reluctant to incorporate them into their classrooms. However, this changed drastically after the Covid-19 pandemic where teachers had to rely on technology and virtual learning solutions.

Today, above 60% of teachers are adopting AI tools in the classroom for teaching and boosting engagement. The adaptability of AI tools, possibility of personalised learning, and real-time feedback are chief benefits driving this rapid change. As such, artificial intelligence tools offer several benefits for both students and teachers in the classroom. We discuss these benefits below:

Personalised learning

Personalised learning experiences remain one of the chief benefits of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Each student is different and the way they grasp knowledge is also unique. With AI in the classroom, it is now possible to analyse the way each student studies and personalise learning experiences to suit their unique needs. AI tools can adapt to each student’s level of knowledge, speed of learning, and goals to ensure they get the best out of their education. AI analytics tools also assess the previous performance histories of students to identify strengthens and weaknesses and suggest courses for improvement.

Better student engagement

Traditional education methods often record a drop in student engagement. The integration of artificial intelligence tools in the classroom can help avoid this. AI in the classroom can promote a gamified approach to education to make the experience more enjoyable and engaging for students. Gamification takes elements from gaming and applies the same to education, offering students badges and points as motivational factors to complete assignments and tasks. Similarly, interactive learning modules with adaptive quizzes, virtual tutors, and VR simulations can help keep learners interested in the subject matter.

Adaptive testing

Adaptive testing is a key component of a personalised learning experience. Discarding the usual standardised testing method, artificial intelligence tools use adaptive testing to change questions according to a student’s knowledge and abilities. For instance, in a mathematics exam, subsequent math problems will get harder if the student answers the previous ones correctly. However, if the student answers previous questions incorrectly, the following questions will get easier. On one hand, this helps students avoid unnecessary stress as the test matches their skill levels. On the other hand, teachers can assess the analytics to understand the knowledge level of students and pinpoint areas that need improvement.

Task automation

Artificial intelligence helps automate certain repetitive tasks in the classroom. Everyday tasks like attendance taking, sending reminders to students, and organising daily schedules can be time-consuming for teachers. Similarly, teachers also have to manage other tasks like setting exam papers, and grading papers. AI tools automate such tasks to reduce the burden on teachers. For instance, AI tools can assist teachers in designing exam papers by producing well-balanced questions. It can also grade multiple-choice questions automatically and provide preliminary evaluations for essay-style answers. All this helps free up time for teachers who can better focus on imparting a holistic education to their students.

24×7 assistance with conversational AI

In the traditional teaching method, students can clarify doubts and ask questions only during the regular classroom hours. Teachers generally allocate specific timeframes before or after class for such queries. The introduction of AI in the classroom changes this completely. With integrated artificial intelligence tools, students can access real-time assistance 24×7. Since AI chatbots and tools are available to students, anytime and anywhere, they can get instant help and personalised tutoring whenever needed. Students can use these tools to sharpen their skills, complete assignments, access summaries, and complement the classroom instruction.

Better inclusivity and accessibility

Traditional education methods and classrooms often posed accessibility challenges for some students. The integration of artificial intelligence in the classroom has helped counter these challenges. For instance, students with limited fluency in the language of instruction can find it difficult to understand lessons. AI-driven translation tools can help these students by instantly translation speech-to-text. These tools can transcribe the text to ensure students with limited language knowledge don’t miss out on information. Similarly, students with hearing impairments can use AI tools to generate real-time captions for lessons. Therefore, AI in the classroom can be instrumental in promoting education for everyone and creating a more inclusive learning experience.

Real-time feedback

Another benefit of AI integration in the classroom is real-time feedback. Without AI, it could take teachers weeks to check assignments and offer feedback. However, AI now offers instant analysis capabilities, offering students immediate feedback. For instance, if a student is struggling with a math problem, AI tools can offer instant corrections and tips to help them understand mistake and rectify the same quickly. Similarly, if a student is writing an essay, integrated grammar-checking AI tools can help offer real-time suggestions on improving grammar and sentence structures. Just like chatbots on online marketplaces offer buying suggestions to customers, AI tools in a classroom can also offer tailored advice for achieving specific goals like boosting test scores.

Conclusion 

Introducing artificial intelligence in the classroom can be beneficial for both the teachers and students. For students, the benefits range from personalised learning, adaptive testing, and 24×7 assistance to real-time feedback, and round-the-clock support. For teachers, AI tools help reduce the workload burden so that they can focus better educating the students rather than mundane tasks like taking attendance. Given these benefits, classroom remain one of the chief places for AI adoption after the banking sector and NBFCs where AI is transforming financial processes.