Riyam Chaar
The prevalence of any invention is usually confronted with fear. People at first dread it and feel threatened by its existence. Artificial intelligence has become an inevitable part of our daily lives nowadays. Without even acknowledging it, AI tools accompany us all day long, from Google Maps or Waze while driving to Google Translate, ChatGPT, Siri while in the office, and all the other tools that continuously escort us on our phone devices. In brief, the range of available tools that are at our fingertips does not only speed up the tasks that we attempt to achieve but also facilitates our day-to-day ongoings, making them simpler to accomplish.
In the field of education, artificial intelligence, up to this minute, is considered by plenty of educators as a source of danger. Instructors fear that students’ reliance on AI tools will limit their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and human connection and eventually lead them to become passive learners by copying and pasting information without even comprehending its context. Moreover, they believe that such AI tools bring several issues, such as bias, concerns over privacy, a lack of transparency, and ethical dilemmas. The information displayed in AI tools might not be accurate or credible. Automated translation tools, for instance, might supply the learner with word-to-word translation that is not applicable or contains many mistakes.
On the other hand, artificial intelligence proves to be time-saving, offering uncountable avenues of personalized learning that are accessible around the clock. With one click and in a matter of seconds, the learner can access tons of information that was previously reached by unlimited research and sleepless nights. Moreover, not only does artificial intelligence have the potential to improve educational tasks by delivering tailored learning experiences, but it also provides feedback in a timely manner.
When it comes to the subject of whether or not educators should make use of it, the question that remains at the forefront is whether or not they should make use of it. Should they consider it a blessing or a threat? In a nutshell, artificial intelligence has evolved to the point that it is now an integral part of our everyday lives. It is essential that educators acknowledge this fact and refrain from disregarding the merits of its usage.
However, in order to successfully incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into educational settings, it is necessary to conduct a thorough analysis of both the benefits and drawbacks associated with AI.
Additionally, appropriate safeguards and ethical standards must be put in place to ensure that artificial intelligence is utilized in a manner that is both responsible and equitable.
Therefore, academics ought to be selective and change whatever needs to be adapted to fit the requirements of the tasks they tend to do. It is necessary for them to handle it with care and acknowledge the limitations it imposes. Considering all of the challenges that these instruments provide, it is imperative that instructors remain exercise attentiveness while using them.
Riyam Chaar, is the author of “Your Guide to Writing”, a trainer on educational pedagogies, and the academic controller at Global Academy International (Thumama Branch).
Riyam Chaar, is the author of “Your Guide to Writing”, a trainer on educational pedagogies, and the academic controller at Global Academy International (Thumama Branch).
