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Title: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Learning and Teaching and

Education

Abstract

The use of AI in education may generate insights on how learning happens, and

it can change the way learning is assessed. It may re-organize classrooms or

make them obsolete, it can increase the efficiency of teaching, or it may force

students to adapt to the requirements of technology, depriving humans from

the powers of agency and possibilities for responsible action. All this is

possible. Now is a good time to start thinking about what AI could mean for

learning and teaching in education. There is a lot of hype, and the topic is not

an easy one. It is, however, both important, interesting, and worth the effort.

This term paper explores the profound influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on

the field of education. The rapid advancement of AI technologies has introduced

innovative tools and methods that are reshaping the way teaching and learning

are conducted. This paper delves into the various applications of AI in education,

including personalized learning, intelligent tutoring systems, and data-driven

decision-making. It also discusses the potential benefits and challenges associated

with integrating AI into educational settings. By examining case studies and

research findings, this paper seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of

how AI is transforming the educational landscape and what implications it holds

for the future of education.

Introduction
This study looks at what this could mean for learning and teaching in

education. It aims to provide a critical review and prospective angle on relevant

AI developments as a basis for well-informed policy oriented discussions about

the future of these domains. Some people doesn’t know the functions of Artificial

Intelligence , but we can use our current knowledge to imagine futures and make

them happen. The better we understand the present and the history that has

created it, the better we can understand the possibilities of the future. The

first explicit definition of Artificial intelligence was suggested in a funding

proposal to the Rockefeller Foundation in 1955. It was based on the “conjecture

that every aspect of learning or any other feature of intelligence can in principle

be so precisely described that a machine can be made to simulate” (Nilsson 2009)

. To appreciate the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence

(AI) creates, we need both good understanding of what AI is today and what

the future may bring when AI is widely used in the society. AI can enable new

ways of learning, teaching and education, and it may also change the society

in ways that pose new challenges for educational institutions. It may amplify

skill differences and polarize jobs, or it may equalize opportunities for

learning. The use of AI in education may generate insights on how learning

happens, and it can change the way learning is assessed. It may re-organize

classrooms or make them obsolete, it can increase the efficiency of teaching, or

it may force students to adapt to the requirements of technology, depriving

humans from the powers of agency and possibilities for responsible action.

All this is possible. Now is a good time to start thinking about what AI could

mean for learning and teaching in education. There is a lot of hype, and the
topic is not an easy one. It is, however, both important, interesting, and worth

the effort.

The main aim of this report is to put these and other similar questions in a

context where they can be meaningfully addressed. We do not aim to provide

final answers; instead, we hope to provide background that will facilitate

discussion on these and other important questions that need to be asked as AI

becomes increasingly visible in the society and economy around us. To do this,

we have to first open the "black box" of AI and peek inside. There are several

things AI can do well, and many things it cannot do. At present there is an

avalanche of reports and newspaper articles on AI, and it is not always easy to

distinguish important messages from noise. It is, however, important to

understand some key characteristics of current AI to be able to imagine realistic

futures. In the next sections, we put AI in the context of learning, teaching, and

education, and then focus on the specific form of AI, adaptive artificial neural

networks, that have generated the recent interest in AI.

Background

The main intent of the present report is to help educators and policymakers to

make these potentially very important technical developments. To understand

the impact of AI, we need to understand what AI is and what it can do. In the
current “AI avalanche” this is not always easy. Deep expertise in AI technology is

scarce, and many educators and policymakers now struggle to get up to date

with basic knowledge in this area. In the midst of self-driving cars, speaking

robots, and the flood of “AI miracles”, it may be easy to think that AI is rapidly

becoming super intelligent, and gain all the good and evil powers awarded to it in

popular culture. This, of course, is not the case. The current AI systems are

severely limited, and there are technical, social, scientific, and conceptual limits

to what they can do. Perhaps surprisingly, well-established research on human

learning provides important tools and concepts that help us understand the

state-of-the-art and future of AI. Many current AI systems use rather simplified

models of learning and biological intelligence, and learning theories thus help us

gain better understanding of the capabilities of current AI systems.

There will be great economic incentives to use AI to address problems that are

currently perceived as important by educational decision- and policy-makers.

This creates policy challenges. For educational technology vendors it is easy to

sell products that solve existing problems, but it is very difficult to sell products

that require changes in institutions, organizations and current practices. To

avoid hard-wiring the past, it would be important to put AI in the context of the

future of learning. Policy may be needed to orient development in AI towards

socially useful directions that address the challenges, opportunities, and needs of

the future. As AI scales up, it can effectively routinize old institutional structures

and practices that may not be relevant for the future. Future-oriented work,

therefore, is needed to understand the potential impact of AI technologies. How

this potential is realized depends on how we understand learning, teaching and


education in the emerging knowledge society and how we implement this

understanding in practice. Future-oriented policy experimentation, as suggested

by the Digital Education Action Plan, may, therefore, be an effective way to

address this challenge.

The most successful application areas in AI has been video processing. There will

be strong economic interests in using video-connected AI systems in classrooms

and to complement the collected data with data from social media and Internet

of things (IoT) platforms. As it becomes technically possible to monitor student

emotions and attention in real time and use such data to help teachers and

students, AI privacy and security become important topics also in education.

Similarly, AI systems are well suited for collecting informal evidence of skills,

experience, and competence from open data sources, including social media,

learner portfolios, and open badges. This creates both ethical and regulatory

challenges.

BODY ( contains reasons, results, and discussion/conclusion)

REASONS

The goal of this study of Al is to gain insight on student’s and instructors to

perception of the impact of Al systems on learner-instructor interaction. So, the

integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education is to support the

instructors instructional management for students, such as providing feedback,

explanations, or recommendations directly related to what is being taught. And

because of this AI the students and instructors have heightened awareness about
the online learning, and also students felt that Al could help them to work to

their strengths regarding instructor-independent activities like studying.

Students believe that Al would support personalized learning experiences,

particularly with studying and group projects which would help students “ focus

on maybe just researching things, writing their papers, whatever they need to do

for the project”. And despite the fact that students appreciated the support that

they could potentially received from Al, students perceived that canned and

standardized support might have a negative influence on their ability to learn

effectively.

RESULTS

In this report, we argue that a data based model is more appropriate for current

AI systems. We also explore a similar methodology to see how the future of the

teaching profession might look like. The results suggest that many currently

defined high-priority teacher tasks might be automated. However, this is based

on the assumption that the role of teachers is rather mechanical and purely

instructional with summative assessment playing a central role, reflecting deep

beliefs about the functions of education and the social institutions around it. In

educational systems that emphasize development and, for example, social

competences, formative assessment might be higher on the list. As a result, there


is a risk that AI might be used to scale up bad pedagogical practices. If AI is the

new electricity, it will have a broad impact in society, economy, and education,

but it needs to be treated with care. And the students and instructors expect Al

systems will positively impact the quantity and quality of communication

between them. So, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (Al) into the classroom

has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and teachers teach and

can provide students with personalized feedback and recommendations, allowing

for more engaging and effective learning experiences.

This can help to keep students engaged and motivated and can lead to improved

academic performance. Another benefit of integration of Al into the classroom is

the opportunity to deepen students' understanding of this rapidly-evolving

technology. While there are many benefits to integrate the AI into the classroom,

there are also several challenges that teachers must overcome. One of the biggest

challenges is the need for technical expertise. Teachers who are not familiar with

AI may find it difficult to integrate this technology into their teaching practices,

and they may need support and training to get started. Another challenge is the

cost of AI tools and applications. Many schools and universities do not have the

resources to purchase and maintain the technology they need to incorporate AI

into the classroom, and they may need to seek external funding or partnerships

to support their efforts. Finally, there are also ethical concerns associated with

incorporating AI into the classroom. As AI becomes more sophisticated, there are

concerns about its impact on privacy, security, and the job market. Teachers

must be aware of these concerns and work to ensure that their students are

protected as they explore this exciting and rapidly-evolving technology.


Best practices for incorporating AI into the classroom can help teachers

effectively integrate his technology into their teaching practices and provide

students with a more personalized and engaging learning experience.

DISCUSSIONS

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on teaching and learning in education is

a topic of growing significance in the realm of educational technology. This term

paper delves into the multifaceted effects of AI on educational processes,

providing a comprehensive discussion on the subject.

The integration of AI in education is transforming traditional teaching methods.

AI-powered tools and platforms enable personalized learning experiences,

catering to the diverse needs and abilities of students. Through adaptive

algorithms, AI can assess a student’s strengths and weaknesses, providing

tailored content and exercises that optimize the learning process. This

individualized approach enhances engagement and comprehension, ultimately

improving educational outcomes.


Furthermore, AI is streamlining administrative tasks for educators, allowing

them to allocate more time to instruction and mentorship. Automating routine

tasks such as grading and data analysis can reduce the workload on teachers,

enabling them to focus on what matters most: nurturing critical thinking and

problem-solving skills in students.

However, there are also concerns associated with the proliferation of AI in

education. Privacy and data security issues, ethical considerations, and potential

bias in algorithms need careful examination. The paper discusses these

challenges and highlights the importance of ethical AI development in education.

In addition, the paper explores the digital divide and accessibility concerns. Not

all students have equal access to AI-driven educational resources, which can

exacerbate educational inequalities. It is imperative to address these disparities

and ensure that AI is a tool for inclusivity rather than exclusion. In conclusion,

the impact of AI in teaching and learning in education is profound and

multifaceted. While it offers the potential for personalized and more efficient

learning experiences, there are important ethical and practical considerations

that must be carefully addressed. The future of education will likely involve a

balance between human educators and AI technologies, working together to

create more effective and inclusive learning environments.


THESIS STATEMENT

The aim of this study is to determine whether artificial intelligence (AI) has

increased instructional and learning effectiveness in general and has made

administrative duties in education more effective and efficient.

It is anticipated that as long as information technology is applied or used, it will

have an impact on education in various ways. This study aims to evaluate how

various forms of AI use in education have affected or had an impact on various

aspects of education. The study will specifically look at how AI has impacted the

fields of education administration and management, teaching, and learning.

In particular, the government, working with educational institutions, can develop

a policy, strategy, and initiatives that promote the positive impact or effects and

mitigate the potential adverse impacts of AI on education. This is possible with

an understanding of the impact of AI on the education sector and an evaluation


of the precise nature of such impact, including improved instructional and

learning effectiveness.

The method by which that teaching and learning are conducted are impacted by

the advent of new technologies. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education

is becoming becoming increasingly apparent as a result of the technology’s recent

rapid progress. According to Chassignol et al., artificial intelligence has been

blended with teaching, learning, and administration in the field of education.

There is growing interest every year in the use of AI systems and algorithms in

education.

In contrast, web-based and online education, as documented in various studies,

has evolved from merely providing students with online resources to download,

study, and complete assignments in order to pass, to include intelligent and

adaptive web-based systems that recognize learner and instructor behavior and

modify to improve the quality of the educational experience. The initial portion

of this review discusses the use of AI in education, including virtual classrooms,

adaptive learning, and teaching assessment. And then evaluates its effect on

education, which is beneficial for raising the standard of instruction provided by

teachers and the quality of education received by pupils. Lastly, it outlines the

potential difficulties that AI applications in education may encounter going

forward and offers resources for AI to support educational change.


Numerous stakeholders in the education system could benefit from this study. It

will add to the expanding body of research on the various ways that artificial

intelligence (AI) has impacted education, as well as the theory, knowledge, and

empirical data that support these claims. By encouraging evidence-based

decision-making and management and leadership practices in the sector, it will

be beneficial to academics, professionals, and policy makers, including

administrators, management, and leadership of educational institutions and the

education sector.

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