Modern technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, can revolutionize education by enhancing student performance and providing individualized learning experiences.
At the panel discussion “Enhancing Private Education: Using Artificial Intelligence in Personalised Learning,” which took place on Friday at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), this was a clear takeaway.
Artificial intelligence won’t supplant conventional educational institutions like colleges and universities. As an alternative, technology will support educators in their efforts to provide more meaningful learning opportunities, according to eminent AI researcher and trainer Yasmine Al Rawi.
Al Rawi illustrated the revolutionary effects of artificial intelligence (AI) in a session led by Dr. Mania Suwaid by drawing an encouraging comparison with British mathematician Alan Turing, whose work during World War II involved cracking the Enigma cipher.
“Schools serve as spaces for the development of soft skills and creativity in addition to academic instruction. To increase productivity, our educational institutions ought to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into their daily operations. A teacher teaching a class of thirty students might not be able to offer each student equal attention, but she thought that “it could be a game changer if we have AI-aided applications that can monitor students’ emotional responses while doing assignments and provide real-time assessment.”
“Technology of this kind could help teachers better understand students’ difficulties or level of ease with assignments, improving their capacity to provide support even in the absence of direct supervision,” Al Rawi added.
Al Rawi emphasized the vital role that parents and teachers play in establishing values in children while talking about the necessity of integrating AI responsibly in educational settings. “The focus should be on guiding children to use these tools responsibly and ethically,” she said, drawing a comparison between the advent of AI and earlier technological advancements like television and the internet.
Al Rawi also brought up Futurepedia, a website that features the newest artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, such as natural language processing and picture-to-text and text-to-video conversions, to help teachers create engaging lesson plans for students in grades 1 through 12. She also mentioned the existence of innovation hubs in Sharjah, such as the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), which help with the growth of fresh concepts and start-ups, including possible fintech ventures.
The UAE’s wider adoption of AI demonstrates the country’s dedication to utilizing cutting-edge technology, as seen by the Ministry of Interior’s smart police efforts and general government operations. “AI is essential for society’s protection as well as the education sector,” she said in closing.
The 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah until May 12 and offers a variety of events and discussions that are sure to interest and amuse both children and adults. Strong collection of writers and industry specialists for the most recent issue.
