Episode 42: Future of Schools with AI: Part 1 - Expectations
Oct 11, 2023
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Laura Knight, senior consultant at Berkhamsted Schools Group, and Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, discuss the future impact of AI on education. They explore how AI can enable personalized learning, address the digital divide, and modernize assessments. The importance of supporting teachers and having clear digital strategies for AI adoption is highlighted. The podcast delves into the balancing act of schools as businesses and the generational gap. It also touches on the potential disruption AI can bring to assessments and the perspectives of teachers on integrating AI in education. The chapter concludes by considering the trade-offs and complexities of AI and the need for responsible technological advancement.
AI can personalize learning experiences and support accessibility for students with different learning needs.
AI has the potential to widen educational gaps and schools need to strategize to provide affordable access to AI tools for all students.
Deep dives
Expectations for Teaching and Learning
There is an expectation for teaching and learning to become more personalized, contextualized, and engaging. The integration of AI in education can support accessibility for students with different learning needs, broaden opportunities for creativity, and personalize learning experiences. Teachers also look to AI for productivity tools to assist with data analysis and gain insights for better decision-making.
Challenges in Assessments
AI offers opportunities for disruptive changes in the assessment space. Traditional assessment methods are being questioned, and there is a need for more adaptive, just-in-time approaches. However, ensuring the integrity of assessments and maintaining the value of qualifications is crucial. Exploring new assessment methods, such as coursework in the age of AI, presents challenges in proctoring and addressing issues of bias.
The Role of AI in Creativity
AI can democratize creativity and provide tools for students to explore and express themselves in various artistic formats. It can make creative output more accessible to everyone and expand opportunities for self-expression. However, it is important to strike a balance between AI-generated creations and the value of learning the skills and effort involved in traditional artistic practices.
Addressing Educational Gaps
AI has the potential to widen the gap between privileged students who have access to high-quality devices, connectivity, and paid services, and those who do not. Schools need to strategize and find affordable ways to provide access to AI tools for all students. A comprehensive digital strategy, thoughtful policies, and a focus on inclusion can help bridge educational gaps and ensure opportunities are not limited by socio-economic factors.
Join Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks and Laura Knight, Senior Consultant at Berkhamsted Schools Group as they navigate the pivotal impact of AI on schools in this episode of The Innovation Room podcast.
Laura draws from her frontline experience as an educator to explore how schools can harness AI to create personalised learning and democratised creativity while avoiding an inequitable “digital divide”.
Key takeaways: - Stakeholders want adaptive, flexible learning - can AI deliver? - Outdated assessments must be modernised to reflect real-world skills - Teachers need support to integrate AI effectively - Schools require clear digital strategies to make strategic AI choices - Listening to teachers is vital for successful AI adoption
The future of education hangs in the balance as schools face tough decisions regarding AI. Join us and listen to this episode now. Or watch it on YouTube.
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