How AI Can Change Education For The Better | Minh Minh Le Nguyen | TEDxYouth@PennSchool

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3 Apr 202408:48

Summary

TLDRMin discusses the transformative potential of AI in education, addressing the outdated nature of traditional teaching methods and the need for personalized learning. AI can cater to various learning styles, assist students with disabilities, and automate tasks like grading to reduce teacher workload. It can also serve as a non-judgmental tutor, fostering a learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions. However, Min emphasizes that while AI is a powerful tool, it cannot replace the emotional connection and personal touch that human teachers provide.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿง  AI, as defined by Oxford University Press, involves computer systems capable of tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception and decision-making.
  • ๐Ÿซ Traditional education systems are often outdated and struggle to cater to individual learning paces, which can hinder personalized education.
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Teachers face challenges in managing large classes and providing individual attention, which AI could help address.
  • ๐Ÿšซ Banning AI in education is not a solution, as it has the potential to enhance learning experiences when used wisely.
  • ๐Ÿ”ข Historically, the calculator was initially met with resistance but was later integrated into education to support, not replace, mathematical skills.
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Personalized learning can be enhanced by AI, which can adapt to different learning styles and paces, ensuring a more inclusive educational experience.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ AI can assist students with disabilities by providing customized support, such as captioning and audio descriptions, to make education more accessible.
  • ๐Ÿค– AI can act as a tutor, offering students a non-judgmental platform to ask questions and learn at their own pace, without disrupting class.
  • ๐Ÿ“š Automating tasks like grading with AI can reduce teachers' workload, allowing them to focus on lesson planning and other valuable activities.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š AI can manage classroom processes by tracking and recording student performance, behavior, and grades, facilitating better communication between educators and parents.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Despite AI's capabilities, it cannot replace the emotional connection and personal touch that human teachers bring to the classroom.

Q & A

  • What is the definition of AI according to Oxford University Press?

    -AI is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.

  • How can AI change education?

    -AI can change education by offering personalized learning, assisting students with disabilities, providing a co-teacher role, increasing efficiency through automation, and managing classroom processes.

  • Why is traditional education considered outdated?

    -Traditional education is considered outdated because it does not cater to different learning paces and styles, and it is challenging for teachers to provide individual attention and support outside of teaching hours.

  • What are the challenges faced by teachers in traditional education settings?

    -Teachers face challenges such as grading, planning lessons for each class, and managing the attention of multiple students, which can be time-consuming and energy-intensive.

  • Why did the top school district in the US ban the use of chatbots?

    -The top school district in the US banned the use of chatbots due to fears that AI might undermine critical thinking skills and the belief that it could be misused by students.

  • How is AI similar to the introduction of calculators in education?

    -AI is similar to calculators in that both are tools that can assist with learning and tasks, and there was initial resistance to their use due to concerns about the impact on fundamental skills, but they were eventually integrated into education.

  • How can AI provide personalized learning experiences?

    -AI can analyze data on students' performance, interests, and goals to determine the best methods for them to absorb information, catering to different learning styles such as auditory, visual, or hands-on learners.

  • In what ways can AI assist students with disabilities?

    -AI can assist students with disabilities by providing captioning, audio description, and other accommodations, making learning opportunities more accessible and tailored to their needs.

  • How can AI serve as a co-teacher for students?

    -AI can serve as a co-teacher by answering questions, providing information, and guiding students without judgment, allowing for a more personalized and non-disruptive learning experience.

  • What tasks can AI automate to increase efficiency in education?

    -AI can automate tasks such as grading, which can reduce the workload for teachers and provide students with feedback more quickly, allowing for faster identification and addressing of knowledge gaps.

  • How can AI help manage classroom processes?

    -AI can manage classroom processes by tracking and recording student grades, performance, and behavior, and can provide updates to educators and parents, facilitating better communication and support.

  • Why is it important not to replace teachers with AI?

    -It is important not to replace teachers with AI because teachers bring emotion, personal connection, and the ability to make learning exciting and fun, which are essential aspects of education that AI cannot replicate.

Outlines

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๐Ÿค– Introduction to AI in Education

Min introduces the concept of AI and its potential to revolutionize education. AI, as defined by Oxford University Press, involves developing computer systems capable of tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as perception, speech recognition, and decision-making. Despite its benefits, traditional education faces challenges like varying learning paces and limited teacher availability. Min argues for the integration of AI in education, drawing parallels to the historical acceptance of calculators, which were once feared to undermine basic arithmetic skills but are now an accepted tool.

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๐Ÿ“š How AI Can Enhance Educational Experiences

The paragraph discusses four key ways AI can improve education: 1) Personalized learning, where AI tailors educational content to individual students' styles and needs, 2) Providing support for shy or hesitant students by offering non-judgmental, informative chatbots, 3) Increasing efficiency by automating tasks like grading, allowing teachers more time for lesson planning and students quicker feedback, and 4) Managing classroom processes by tracking student performance and behavior, keeping educators and parents informed. The paragraph concludes by emphasizing that while AI can assist and enhance education, it cannot replace the emotional connection and personal touch that human teachers provide.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กAI

AI, or Artificial Intelligence, refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. In the context of the video, AI is presented as a transformative technology that can enhance education by personalizing learning experiences, assisting students with disabilities, and automating administrative tasks. The script mentions AI's capabilities such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation, which are all relevant to how AI can be integrated into educational settings.

๐Ÿ’กPersonalized Learning

Personalized learning is an educational approach that tailors instruction to individual students' needs, strengths, and interests. The video emphasizes how AI can facilitate this by analyzing student performance data to determine the most effective learning methods for each student. It contrasts with traditional education, which often uses a one-size-fits-all method, highlighting the potential of AI to cater to different learning styles and paces.

๐Ÿ’กDisability Accessibility

Disability accessibility in education refers to the provision of resources and support to ensure that students with disabilities can access and participate in educational activities effectively. The script mentions that AI can assist in this area by providing features like captioning and audio description, making learning opportunities more accessible to students who might otherwise struggle.

๐Ÿ’กVirtual Assistant

A virtual assistant is a software agent that can perform tasks or services for an individual. Examples given in the script include chatbots and virtual assistants like Siri, which are powered by AI. These tools can be integrated into educational settings to provide students with instant, personalized assistance, enhancing their learning experience.

๐Ÿ’กEducational Efficiency

Educational efficiency pertains to the effectiveness and productivity of educational processes. The video discusses how AI can increase efficiency by automating tasks such as grading, which can reduce the workload for teachers and provide students with faster feedback. This allows educators to focus on more valuable activities and students to receive results more promptly.

๐Ÿ’กTraditional Education

Traditional education refers to the conventional method of teaching and learning that has been used for many years, often involving a teacher-led classroom and a standardized curriculum. The script contrasts AI's potential with the limitations of traditional education, such as the inability to cater to different learning paces and the challenges of accessing teachers outside of class time.

๐Ÿ’กLearning Styles

Learning styles are the various approaches through which individuals prefer to learn. The video script mentions that AI can adapt to different learning styles, such as auditory, visual, or kinesthetic, to better support individual students. This is a significant aspect of personalized learning, where AI can help tailor educational content to how a student best absorbs information.

๐Ÿ’กMisinformation

Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that is spread, regardless of whether there is an intent to mislead. The script briefly touches on the potential negative impact of AI, such as the spread of misinformation, and emphasizes the importance of using AI responsibly in education to avoid such issues.

๐Ÿ’กHuman Intelligence

Human intelligence encompasses the cognitive and emotional capacities that enable humans to learn, understand, and apply knowledge. The video discusses AI in relation to human intelligence, noting that while AI can mimic certain aspects of intelligence, it lacks the emotional depth and personal touch that human teachers provide, which is crucial in education.

๐Ÿ’กTechnological Advancement

Technological advancement refers to the development and introduction of new technologies that improve existing systems or create new possibilities. The script positions AI as a significant technological advancement with the potential to revolutionize education by providing personalized learning experiences, supporting students with disabilities, and automating administrative tasks.

๐Ÿ’กEmotional Engagement

Emotional engagement is the emotional connection and investment that individuals have in a particular activity or subject. The video emphasizes that while AI can assist in education, it cannot replace the emotional engagement that human teachers provide, which is essential for creating a positive and motivating learning environment.

Highlights

AI can revolutionize education by performing tasks that normally require human intelligence.

Traditional education is outdated and struggles to cater to different learning paces.

AI can address the challenge of varying student learning speeds by personalizing education.

Teachers often lack the time to reteach or adjust materials for individual needs.

AI can assist teachers by automating grading and other administrative tasks.

The fear of AI should not lead to its banning, as it has many educational benefits.

AI can be integrated into education in a way that supports, rather than replaces, critical thinking skills.

Personalized learning can be achieved through AI's ability to adapt to individual student's performance and interests.

AI can provide learning opportunities for students with disabilities, making education more accessible.

AI can act as a co-teacher, offering support and answers to students without interrupting the class.

AI can increase efficiency in education by automating tasks like grading.

Teachers can benefit from AI by reducing their workload and focusing on more valuable activities.

AI can manage classroom processes by keeping track of student grades, performance, and behavior.

AI should be used as a tool to assist teachers, not replace them, as human emotions and personal connections are irreplaceable.

AI has the potential to significantly improve the learning experience if used wisely and not abused.

The key to successful AI integration in education is collaboration, not fear or rejection of the technology.

Transcripts

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hello everyone my name is min and today

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I want to talk to you about how AI can

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change education for the better so first

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what is AI according to Oxford

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University press AI is the theory and

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development of computer system able to

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perform tasks that normally require

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human intelligence such as visual

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perception speech recognition decision

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making and translation between languages

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AI can do a lot of things that's why you

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can see it almost every day in Virtual

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chatbot virtual assistant like Siri and

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Google Map a could really change many

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aspect of our life as a

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society so including education so before

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I talk about how AI can change education

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let's focus more on the why why is there

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such a need to change

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education traditional education is quite

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outdated and although no doubts it have

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its benefits like it have a schedule

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ready for students it has many

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extracurricular activities it still have

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this

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problem some students can learn faster

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than others because not everyone can

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learn the same pace and teachers can't

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stop and reteach every student or adjust

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their learning teaching materials

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effectively to catering to each one

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needs it's also quite hard to contact

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teacher after teaching hour because they

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don't can't spare the time and energy to

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do all that they're humans after all

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they need the rest and being a teacher

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is a hard job like they have to grade

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they have to plan lesson for each

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individual class we always trying to get

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the attention of 20

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kids so why don't we use our latest

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technological advancement which is AI to

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help us because because people are still

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afraid of AI the top school district in

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the US has banned the use of chat BT a

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generous AI tool that can provide texts

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on any topic but however Banning AI is

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not a good solution students could still

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go home and access chat GPT on third

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party devices and most importantly

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people might be doing more harm than

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good by Banning AI since it has so many

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potential

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there is a way that we can turn AI into

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a way that assists education we have

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done this before with a kind of similar

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technology the calculator a calculator

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is a tool that can help do basic and

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complex mathematics equation for all

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student with just a click of a button

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sounds kind of like AI right well have

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why do people accept it this was not

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always the case many people feared that

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it will undermine a student's basic

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arithmetic skills or mathematics skills

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we have solved this however by

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introducing basic math in primary school

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so student can really get and understand

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that information before providing them

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with assistance in secondary school AI

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could be integrated similarly to this so

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that it will not stop a student's

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critical thinking skills so now let me

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talk to you about how AI can change

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education

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first personalized

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learning each students have their own

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different learning styles and AI could

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use this data that it have been given on

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the students's performance interest

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goals to see which is the best way for

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them to absorb information some might be

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auditory Learners which means that they

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learn better and retain information

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better by listening to information they

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might enjoy listening to music or other

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stand while studying in contrast this

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might not work as well for other

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students because they might be different

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types of Learners they might need to

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read to write or to do Hands-On activity

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or something else entirely because there

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are different types of

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Learners it is very important that we

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accommodate these so that everyone can

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have a good level of understanding in

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the class to level out all the students

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and more even more AI could help the

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disability ility student and providing

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them with learning opportunities that

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otherwise might be inaccessible or

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difficult to get AI could provide

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captioning audio description and many

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more teachers could also benefit from AI

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because they need to spend little to no

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effort to help their students AI could

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do all of this tedious task of changing

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formats and stuff in just a click of a

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button very efficiently too

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secondly with the help of AI it can be a

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co- teer for each

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students I for example am quite shy and

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afraid to ask a teacher question

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sometimes my question might interrupt

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the class or it might be a little off

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topic because I want to learn more about

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the world so it'll be better for me to

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have a jackpot that I could talk to

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because it won't judge me and it'll give

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a clear and good answer for me and I can

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learn more about the word without

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interrupting any others at all and if

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you think that maybe students will abuse

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this AI system by using it to give them

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the answer immediately think again

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because we can just reprogram this

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chatot a little bit for it to stop and

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only push students in the right

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direction thirdly AI could increase

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efficiency by automating certain tasks

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in education like GR for example think

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about it if AI could do all the grading

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and only have some further human

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assessment for some certain cases for

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the teachers it will mean getting the

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workload easier and they can spend more

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time on more valuable activities like

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planning lesson and for the students

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only mean getting the result way quicker

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assignment just a normal assignment with

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multiplication usually takes days to get

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back the result because teachers usually

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have to teach a lot of classes and

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grades it'll be better for the student

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cuz now they can have to result quicker

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sometimes I have to prepare for my next

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assignment while I don't don't my

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knowledge Gap in the last

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one and lastly but not least AI could

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manage classroom processing huge amount

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of

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information keeping track is a computer

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specialty AI can be like a Nifty little

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program for educators to use to comprise

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and do record all the students grade

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performance behavior in class this could

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also be connected to the parents devices

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so they can get quick updates on their

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school on their daughter's school or

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son's school so that they can help

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prepare the kids so as we can see a I

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can do a lot of things then should I

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just replace the teachers

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if AI can do a good job of assisting the

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teacher I'm sure I'll do just as a good

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job of being the teacher but the answer

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is

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no AI can do a lot of things like I said

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but at the end of the day it's still

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just a tool created by humans it can't

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have emotion teachers fun teachers the

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one that make the class personal and and

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fun for each student is the one that

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makes a difference we all have our

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favorite teacher in class that made us

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excited to go to school those kind of

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teachers are the one that and are the

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reason that way AI can never replace

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them I have to say AI can do a lot of

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things it has amazing potential to

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recognize our learning experience as we

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know it but we can only use AI to assist

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education if we use it in a wise way and

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not abuse it as you can see AI can have

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negative impact like misinformation have

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emotion we can all solve that by working

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together we should not fear AI but we

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should work with AI for a better

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tomorrow thank you for

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listening

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