The impact of AI on Education  

Asst. Prof. Ghanim. J. Idan.  Alsieedy, Ph.D

What is the impact of Artificial Intelligence on students?

The impact of Artificial Intelligence on learning and students is multidirectional and it changes the learning experience for the students. It allows them to do the self-learning that has been simplified by the algorithms of AI under compensation to the personal needs of each student according to the information that has been provided, which can help them improve their understanding, and involvement. 

The virtual teaching that is based on AI is making a great effect in the field of self-learning and critical thinking. As also that the simulation programs and virtual laboratories can greatly enrich the learning experience and make it more interactional and enjoyable.

However the AI gives the students a chance to be up to date with the modern technologies which make them ready for the business field that is highly and increasingly dependable on the technology that is continuously and rapidly developing. However, we should also be careful for the challenges that come with AI as the personal informational issues and overreliance on technology which may decrease the self-directed learning and also decrease the skills of searching. 

So there are positive effects on personal learning for students with AI but there are also possible disadvantages or risks that should always be considered to be avoided and to achieve the most beneficial way of using AI.

What is the effect of Artificial Intelligence on the future of education?

The effect of Artificial Intelligence and its teaching tools on the future of learning has various effects as it remodifies the traditional learning methods, the ability of the Artificial Intelligence to personalise the learning experience to achieve the needs of each student improves their understanding and interaction. Also the learning platforms that are equipped with AI systems are helping the teachers in several ways, giving them a creative and interactional methods of teaching and helping them create and automate administrative tasks freeing them from the huge amount of paperwork and the time needed for performing different tasks. 

 In the future it is expected that AI is going to make a revolution in content creation by using more resources like virtual laboratories and simulation programs which make learning more profound and comprehensive also it may give the teachers a more close insight on the capabilities of each student and their needs which may improve the personal learning experience of every single student and will help the teacher personalise their decisions according to the capabilities of each one.

Challenges of involving AI profoundly in learning mostly include the ensuring of access and the ethical and personal considerations.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of AI in education?

Including AI tools should always bring about the discussion of their advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side the Artificial Intelligence eases the personalised learning experiences by adapting their content according to the personal needs which improves understanding. also on the teaching side it can help improve teaching methods, it can provide interactive way of learning and can also help in generating assignments, creating exams and questions and automating tasks. However there are risks of biases and equity issues as AI algorithms can enhance bias in data as they were trained to and this can probably lead to inequality in learning experiences. If it wasn’t handled carefully, AI tools can continue enhancing these biases.

Dehumanising education as an issue that comes with AI can lead to decrease the role of human teachers, social interactions, and emotional development of students. 

AI tools cannot offer encouragement, guidance, and human sympathy, the teacher presence is always important. 

The privacy of data and security are considered a major necessity that should be considered when using AI as data safety should be on the top of features provided by the learning platforms with AI systems.

Technology reliance and dependence decreasing personal thinking and laziness will affect the independent thinking and learning skills of students. AI has an effect on human occupations as it decreases the need for a human especially when it’s been developing rapidly and extending its abilities and capabilities but an AI should never replace a human. It should assist and improve the role of a teachers but never should replace them. So finding a balance between these concerns and the benefits of AI is necessary, it requires a thoughtful implementation improving data protection methods and continuous ethical evaluations. The impact of AI on students is of different aspects as it involves the positive, beneficial effect and the possible concerning risks.

Conclusion:

The impact of AI on students is Improving personalised learning, focusing on improving personal skills while it also presents with challenges like ethical issues and privacy concerns. So it’s the responsibility of the educational foundations to ensure the positive impact of AI on students and to avoid the risks and help and teach them to use it properly, effectively and beneficially as the Artificial Intelligence is the future and exposure to it is Inevitable.