Reshaping the Learning Experience: Generative AI in Education

AI – or Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm.  AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard and Dall-E are already changing the way content is created, and newly developed Generative AI tools are now being used in businesses across sectors. At its core, Generative AI technology uses data to improve systems, processes, and even content like music, videos and graphic imagery. 

For young learners,  Generative AI in education offers the opportunity to transform their entire learning experience. Efficient learning modules can make education more interactive and effective, and even personalise a child’s learning journey based on their strengths and areas of improvement. In this blog, we explore how generative AI in education is shaping the future of learning, the advantages it brings to the classroom, and the way in which it can create interactive learning experiences.

The Advantages of Generative AI in Education

The Indian education system is largely designed for a classroom system where one teacher manages the learning journeys of multiple students. In this scenario, the focus is on completing the assigned curriculum, and does not necessarily ensure that each student is actually able to learn. It also does not take into account that many children learn optimally at a different pace, or in a manner that is not standardised to mainstream classroom learning. Generative AI in education – with its ability to create personalised learning pathways for each individual child – could transform how young children learn, and help them discover their best qualities and abilities in the process. Some of the advantages that Generative AI brings to the classroom are:

Personalised Learning Paths: Generative AI models have the ability to identify how each student is learning. Therefore, it can customise educational content based on individual areas of interest, skills, strengths and areas of improvement. This also brings with it the flexibility of learning, as each child learns at a different pace.

Enhanced Engagement: New developments in Interactive learning experiences use generative AI modules to provide immediate feedback to teachers on how their students are engaging with the lesson. This information is critical, as teachers can adapt their teaching strategies and methods to ensure their students are engaging and learning more effectively.

Efficient Content Creation: Generative AI modules are capable of generating a vast amount of content that is customised for each learner. This opens the possibilities of creating practice problems, homework, quizzes and even lesson plans that are best suited to help a child learn.

Real-Time Feedback: AI models can provide instant feedback to students, indicating to them the type and manner of errors they have made.

Interactive Learning Experiences with AI

Experiential learning has been proven to be very beneficial to students, as it gives young learners hands-on experiences, allowing them to connect the principles and theories from their textbooks to real-life situations. Generative AI takes experiential learning to the next level, with tools like multimedia elements, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and gamified learning. These experiences increase interest and interaction, and boost knowledge retention. Interactive learning experiences use AI in some of the following ways:

Virtual Laboratories and Simulations: Students have the flexibility to study and learn through simulations and virtual laboratories at any time. 

Adaptive Learning Platforms: Learning that is facilitated by AI is capable of adapting to each student. As it is student-centred, it can offer a one-on-one experience to the student by tracking the student’s performance and offering insights into areas of improvement.

Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Generative AI can assist students who may be facing difficulties in their classes by breaking down concepts to help the learner grasp them in a manner most suited to their learning style.

Gamified Learning: Generative AI tools can transform concepts, theories and entire lessons into games, which creates an engaging experience.

The advantages of generative AI in education are immense. For the learner, it brings the flexibility of personalised learning pathways, which are curated for each individual student, according to their learning patterns. For teachers, generative AI can help distil insights about how students are responding to teaching methodologies and content in real time. For the education system as a whole, it brings the opportunity to transform learning experiences for all students.

At Billabong International High School, we believe in leveraging the power of AI to transform learning experiences and equip our students with the knowledge and skills required for the digital age. To learn more about our curriculum, visit our website, or contact our admissions office.