AI an Intro

AI is everywhere and used by almost by everyone. In academic world teachers and students are using AI to enhance teaching learning experiences. From personalised learning to automated grading systems AI can do a lot to take teaching learning environments to next level. Apps like Duolingo may play an important role in language learning classroom. Where teachers can provide personalised lessons to make language learning effective for diverse students of the classroom saving teachers time and efforts to build personalised lessons. However usage of AI may enhance teaching experience by saving time, creating accessible learning, fostering creativity, it also poses challenges. Like it may tamper originality and critical thinking capabilities of both teachers and students. To address these kind of concerns many institutions across the globe are introducing guidelines to use AI ethically as it ensures the presence of AI in teaching learning environment but with some ethics.

When this thought comes to mind that AI is a friend or foe? the answer may depend upon how it is used/itegrated in the situation. No doubt that when used responsibly AI can enhance teaching learning experiences. This will help teachers to focus on meaningful interactions, making their students achieve their learning outcomes. It is users responsibility to use it responsibly. Otherwise it may give adverse results. With its pros and cons AI can truly be a friend in shaping future education system.

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