Although I am passionate about digital transformation and I have been working with technology for distance learning since 2004, I have no doubt that AI will never replace human educators in teaching. However, it can support educators in enhancing learning effectiveness, fundamentally changing how they teach.
This presents an enormous challenge today because the entire educational system will need to be redesigned and teachers must be trained and guided through this digital transition. Many changes will occur in a short period—it will be a true revolution and we must adapt to it.
Educational institutions that refuse to embrace these technological innovations will inevitably lose credibility. Meanwhile, we must get used to virtual assistants providing personalized tutoring and improving teaching methods.
Additionally, educational software, such as VITECO’s e-Logos, will increasingly tailor learning paths based on each student’s progress. Thanks to AI-based tools, students will receive immediate feedback on exercises and essays, significantly improving their learning outcomes.
AI-powered tools will also be crucial in analyzing student performance and predicting which students might struggle, offering great support to educational institutions.
Given AI’s ability to quickly generate high-quality educational materials, teachers will be able to create a greater volume of content than ever before, effectively meeting the educational needs of different student groups.
However, along with its many benefits, the AI revolution also presents significant threats, such as the ease of manipulating people. This is why both teachers and students must learn to distinguish reliable information from potentially incorrect or misleading AI-generated content.
Developing critical thinking skills will be a difficult challenge for everyone, especially for those who tend to avoid deep engagement due to mental laziness or superficiality.
Just today, during a phone call with a university professor friend, I urged him to push his institution to establish clear guidelines as soon as possible on how and when AI tools can be legitimately used for studying and content creation. It is crucial to make a clear distinction between what is developed independently and what is assisted by AI.
In conclusion, from now on, educators should focus primarily on oral exams, debates and presentations to assess students’ actual learning.
AI should not be seen as merely outsourcing thinking to technology, nor should it be considered a threat to learning. Instead, it is an incredible tool for enhancing comprehension and expanding knowledge horizons.
