Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Abstract

Today, artificial intelligence is one of the emerging technologies which are capable of altering every aspect of our social interactions. In education, AI has begun producing new teaching and learning solutions that are now undergoing testing in different contexts. This paper will let the stakeholders in education sector to understand the extent to which AI will be used in the education and its perceived benefits. This paper provides examples of use of AI in education, particularly in developing countries like India wherein providing education to all is seen as one of the sustainable development goals.

First, this paper provides an overview of AI to the reader. It was observed that AI has evolved from simple rule based systems to data-driven systems to contextdriven systems that have advanced capabilities. Next, the paper talks an approach to putting AI into use in education to improve learning outcomes. Indeed as a new technology, AI when used in education will bring changes to ‘learning experience’ by having adjustable learning environment that creates ‘personalized learning experience’. Finally, this paper presents some examples of use of AI technology in education sector aimed at improving learning experience and quality of learning.