Artificial intelligence. There was a time when this conjured up images of robots and inanimate objects talking to you. These days, however, AI is a far greater reality, incorporated into almost every part of our lives. Education is one space where it is growing at exponential rates.
AI is far from being a recent innovation, having been in existence for at least 70 years, but it is only more recently that educators are seeing the benefits of it in the classroom. Here are five reasons why platforms like KneoWorld are embracing its abilities in order to offer the best-in-class technology available to make a difference to students, their families and educators.
1. Customized learning
Providing differentiated learning through enabling and enriching students’ experiences is a core part of teaching. It allows us as educators to ensure that we are meeting each and every child’s individual needs. AI simplifies the process giving teachers more time to focus on teaching while reducing time spent marking, planning and managing other non-contact activities.
KneoWorld has recently partnered with Learnosity to implement a marking and grading system. This system matches marking rubrics to students’ answers so that when AI grading is enabled, it automatically and intelligently determines a score and generates appropriate feedback directly to the student. Teachers can then either accept or overwrite the AI marking.
Teachers involved in beta testing have responded positively to this feature and anticipate their use of it within their own classrooms.
2. Real-time feedback
Teaching is a busy and, at times, noisy job. Having immediate access to students’ results helps navigate that. Real-time feedback means you can offer timely support to those who need it most.. KneoWorld’s growth mindset ethos combined with their approach to assessment enable students to monitor the mastery of skills and concepts. This boosts their confidence as they see themselves grow in real-time.
3. Practical preparation
The skills learned in the classroom are designed to support real-world application. Take, for example, KneoExplorer Alfie and his companion robot, KB1. This robot is programmed specifically to meet Alfie’s needs and is a tangible demonstration of how AI supports learning while preparing students for the world beyond school.The Forum’s Future of Jobs report[1] highlights problem-solving and critical thinking and the most sought-after skill sets in today’s workforce. The KneoWorld program of learning fundamentally supports these, setting children up to navigate a digitally literate future
4. Accessibility
Tied in with meeting individual needs, AI supports KneoWorld’s ability to be equitable, providing learning experiences for all children, regardless of geographical, socioeconomic status or individual circumstances.
Cultural responsiveness and inclusiveness are key priorities for KneoWorld, which combines hands-on learning with technology to give children the best possible opportunities for success.Behind the scenes, AI streamlines production processes, revolutionizing how curriculum-aligned resources are developed. This allows exceptional teaching materials to be delivered faster and more effectively than ever before.
5. It’s fun!
Learning is meant to be fun and engaging. Dry content can make teaching feel like a chore. The KneoWorld storytelling program of learning is empowering for both teachers and children and uses AI as a tool to uplift and sustain children’s engagement, leading to enhanced learning outcomes.
David Edwards, General Secretary of Education International believes that for AI to be successful in education, there must be transparent conversations about its integration. Teachers need to be at the heart of these so that the great things that AI can bring can be equitable, reaching every learner in every setting.
‘Education is the place where we build societies and we build democracy… [it is] the place where we weave together a narrative about who we are and, more importantly, who we want to be. And the teachers are those who are weaving that[2].’
To achieve these outcomes, all stakeholders must use AI responsibly, by ensuring online safety and an awareness of other socioeconomic implications.
To find out more about how KneoWorld is working to minimize the equity gaps in education and empower educators through AI, head to their website.
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