The integration of AI into education could transform teaching, but it is vital to learn from the mistakes of the past
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.is celebrated annually on 17 May. This year’s theme “digital innovation for sustainable development” emphasises the importance of digital solutions to address major global challenges and to accelerate progress in key areas. One such area is education.
Despite the initial enthusiasm, the movement has failed to sustain its momentum and meet the lofty expectations it had set. Low completion rates were observed across various MOOC offerings which cast doubt on the effectiveness of the learning experience. Compounding these issues was the lack of widespread credibility, and recognition for MOOC credentials, among employers and traditional academic institutions.
Other challenges include those with learning disabilities and special needs as well as language barriers where students from non-English speaking backgrounds, or with limited language proficiency, provided many additional hurdles. Additionally, AI-driven adaptive learning capabilities can dynamically adjust the content, pacing and difficulty level of learning materials based on a student’s progress and comprehension, ensuring a more engaging and effective learning experience.
In South Africa much is still to be done in terms of bridging the digital divide. Only with a proper, sustainable infrastructure; knowledgeable, digitally literate students and lecturers and pedagogically-sound practices could the impact of AI in education be further explored.
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