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The Digital Teacher: AI’s Role in Education
Intellectual Property Technology Workforce
Published on April 24, 2025
Explore This BasicArtificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, transforming from a niche field of computer science into a driving force reshaping multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, and, more recently, education. With the capacity to process vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, and perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, AI has opened up a new frontier in how we approach problem-solving and innovation. In education, integrating AI tools fundamentally alters how teaching and learning occur in classrooms worldwide.
AI-powered technologies are being adopted in schools, universities, and educational institutions, offering a wide range of applications to enhance the teaching process and the learning experience. These tools assist in creating more dynamic and interactive lessons and provide educators with the resources to manage administrative tasks better. For example, AI can streamline grading, attendance tracking, and even curriculum planning, reducing the time teachers spend on administrative duties and allowing them to focus more on delivering quality instruction.
This Basic explores the various ways in which AI is being used in classrooms, from personalized learning platforms to AI-driven administrative tools, and addresses potential challenges associated with this ever-evolving technology.
Links to Other Resources:
American Psychological Association – Classrooms are adapting to the use of artificial intelligence
Arizona State University – AI is coming to U.S. classrooms, but who will benefit?
Center for American Progress – Department of Education – Center for American Progress
K12Dive – Bipartisan Senate bill would create federal guidance for AI in schools | K-12 Dive
Schools That Lead – AI in Education: How Teachers can Use AI in the Classroom — Schools That Lead