There has been much hand-wringing about ChatGPT recently and how it might enable a generation of students to simply cheat their way through school. If you’ve been around long enough, you may remember the same worries about the use of handheld calculators in schools. The truth is that every generation will bring new technological advances. Rather than a stumbling block, AI can and should be viewed as a powerful tool that educational institutions can use to elevate the educational value that they offer to students at every level.
Many players in the educational technology, or EdTech, field believe that AI has the potential to revolutionize the learning experience. According to a recent 2023 Forbes article, venture capitalists are expecting an EdTech boom in 2023 that will be fueled in part by AI. Companies at the forefront of the AI frontier include Edgi Bot, an AI that can answer students’ questions about homework, Koalluh, a company that uses AI to write personalized kids’ books, Derivata, an AI math courseware and assessment platform, and Byju’s, an EdTech startup that uses AI to provide adaptive learning tools that are personalized for student preferences.
Higher education is also harnessing the power of AI. Many colleges are using AI technology in their admissions and recruiting programs as well as their course offerings and grading systems. The Ivy Chatbot, for example, is a set of AI tools specifically designed for colleges and universities to assist with enrollment, applications, deadlines and tuition with live chat and integrations for Facebook, ERP (enterprise resource planning), CRM (customer relationship management) and SIS (student information systems). Knewton’s Alta also helps students at the post-secondary level with courseware solutions that offer personalized learning experiences through adaptive technology.
With all the potential benefits for EdTech, you may wonder what all the worry amongst educators is all about. After all, the fear of cheating students and diminished academic achievement was so high that the New York City education department recently blocked ChatGPT on all school devices and networks. I believe that parents’ and teachers’ hearts are in the right place, and I think a shift in thinking will likely and quickly take place when we have more evidence of the benefits of AI tools in the classroom.
Michael Moe, founder and CEO of a venture capital firm called GSV Holdings, told Forbes, “Every business in ed tech—if it’s not an AI business—needs to have an AI component.” Not only do I agree with his statement, but I also see it as a profoundly prescient sentiment for all industries.
Disruptors like AI can be scary at first, especially for those on the ground who are not AI researchers, scientists or tech executives, but once teachers, parents, students and administrators see the opportunities that open up through AI, it will become another important tool in their toolbox just like iPads, personal computers and even handheld calculators, leading to a plethora of new educational products at their disposal.
If you’re looking to put AI to work for your organization, contact us. Mythos Group welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with you to implement a seamless AI transformation.
Amit serves as a trusted advisor to C-level and senior executives to make strategic transformations actionable, impactful and sustainable.He works with businesses to improve organizational capabilities and boost effectiveness while empowering human capital to decrease cost and catapult profitability.Amit firmly believes that strategy, organizational change and business transformation are powerful forces, and that only by working together can the organization elevate itself to the next level.Amit’s clients praise him for his value and purpose, subject matter expertise, approachability, patience and confidence in addressing challenging and ambiguous situations.
A graduate of the Master’s Program from Johns Hopkins University – Carey Business School, Amit has a Masters in Strategic Planning and Organizational Development. He has certifications in Organizational Design (ODC), Leading Organizational Transitions (William Bridges & Associates / Linkage Inc.), Basic and Advance Change Management (Prosci), and PMP (PMI).His co-authored book, Turning Ideas Into Impact, offers practical insights to business leadership.He has published numerous articles and white papers.He is a frequent presenter on topics related to Strategy, Innovation, Corporate Turnarounds, and Business Transformations.
- EdTech Embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) - July 17, 2023
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Revolutionize Healthcare - July 3, 2023
- Are You Benefitting From The Gig Economy? – Part 2 - January 6, 2023