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The Role of AI in Education

June 30, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, new solutions for meeting different learning needs are appearing in the education system. Here are some of the top AI technologies that are helping students and teachers to reshape education.

1. Khan Academy's AI

Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmigo, changes the face of education; content is customized to the individual student so that he or she gets the appropriate level of challenge and support. It provides immediate feedback on assignments and quizzes, hence helping a student identify mistakes and learn the concept with clarity. Furthermore, Khanmigo AI-driven assessments adjust in real-time complexity by student performance to deliver a personalized assessment experience. As Khan Academy's lead director Shawn Jansepar says, “We see this technology as a potential way to accelerate our roadmap of building more tutor-like abilities into our platform within the next few years” (Jansepar). Khanmigo is the first step taken to create a more personalized and effective learning experience.

2. Duolingo's AI

Duolingo uses AI, more specifically, GPT4, to create personalized language lessons, assuring that each learner's proficiency and pace is met. Additionally, AI monitors learners' progress and gives advice to help them continuously improve their language skills. By using AI algorithms, Duolingo promises users through AI integration to make learning fun and motivating for students. As Bernard Marr puts it, "The ultimate goal is to become increasingly good at understanding what can be learned from a user’s responses and how it can be leveraged to keep that particular user engaged and satisfied" (Marr). Duolingo's focuses on using AI to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

3. Carnegie Learning's MATHia

Carnegie Learning's MATHia uses AI to offer each student one-on-one math tutoring by focusing on what each particular student needs and where their understanding is failing. The platform provides detailed guidance at each step, along with helpful hints, so students can work through difficult problems for deep understanding. Rich analytics for teachers on student performance, comparisons, and other key metrics help teachers tailor instruction more effectively and deliver targeted support. As CEO Barry Malkin puts it, “Ultimately, artificial intelligence is the ultimate personalized instructional tool” (Malkin).

Works Cited

“How Carnegie Learning Uses Artificial Intelligence to Drive Real Educational Growth.” SBN, 20 Feb. 2024, sbnonline.com/article/how-carnegie-learning-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-drive-real-educational-growth/. 

Khan Academy, openai.com/index/khan-academy. Accessed 30 June 2024. 

Marr, Bernard. “The Amazing Ways Duolingo Is Using AI and GPT-4.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023, www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/04/28/the-amazing-ways-duolingo-is-using-ai-and-gpt-4/. 

Preetham Prabhu

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