How AI Is Shaping the Future of Education

By By ReShonda Tate | Houston Defender | Word In BlackCredit: Good Faces/Unsplash(WIB) – People today must deal with the fact that people skilled in AI will undoubtedly replace those who are not. When it comes to education, how will education and learning be affected by the requirement that the workforce of the future be AI-ready? What matters more is how today’s educators and students are affected by AI’s growing use and acceptance.Introducing AI tools has caused a major revolution in the education environment. While proponents believe these tools help instructors, administrators, and students by helping them understand more difficult content and improve their learning experience, critics express concerns about potential biases, privacy risks, and the displacement of human teachers.Some educators have embraced AI as a powerful differentiation and individualized instruction tool. For instance, AI-powered adaptive learning platforms can tailor lesson plans to meet the specific needs of each student, providing targeted support and challenging students at their appropriate level. This personalized approach has the potential to improve student engagement and academic achievement.Houston ISD is set to introduce a new elective called “Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence” for thousands of high school juniors and seniors in the 2024-2025 school year. The...