Main topic: The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education
Key points:
1. AI can analyze student strengths, weaknesses, and learning preferences to tailor a customized curriculum.
2. AI-driven learning platforms can provide real-time feedback and individualized instruction, making education more accessible.
3. AI should be seen as a tool to enhance teaching and learning, but not a substitute for human connection and transformative education.
Students organized and led a free online conference called AI x Education, aimed at educating teachers about AI tools and encouraging their implementation in the classroom, with over 2,000 educators attending; concerns regarding academic integrity and equal access to AI tools were also discussed.
Interest in AI is on the rise among students, leading universities to offer undergraduate majors and minors in machine learning and AI, including Princeton, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Udemy offers a wide range of free online AI and ChatGPT courses to help you learn more about artificial intelligence and boost your productivity.
MIT is offering a wide range of free online courses on subjects like entrepreneurship, biology, and computer science through edX, providing an opportunity for students to learn from prestigious institutions without leaving home, although the courses do not include a certificate of completion.
This e-degree program on machine learning for beginners offers lifetime access to over 200 lectures and 35 hours of content, providing a personalized learning experience to boost your AI skills and career potential, and is currently available for just $30.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation offers a variety of free online courses on topics such as AI, web development, and cybersecurity through edX.
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications for your computer, such as image scaling, 3D scanning, video editing, and speech recognition, are now available in free software programs thanks to open-source developments and advancements in AI models and training data analysis.
AI tools have the potential to help level the playing field in education by providing free resources and support to students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, addressing challenges such as college applications, homework assistance, and personalized learning.
The availability of online higher education has prioritized convenience metrics like cost, flexibility, and time to degree over learning outcomes, but generative AI tutors have the potential to improve the effectiveness of online education and bridge the gap in learning outcomes.
