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Transforming Education:
AI's Role in Shaping Personalised
Learning for Tomorrow's Classroom
By James McGowan, CEO at Wall Street English
automating repetitive tasks like grading
exams, and scheduling classes to free up
their time so they can focus on what matters
most. This allows for more one-to-one active
learning and enables them to focus on
inspiring and guiding students.
Engaging Lessons
Integrating AI can be the end of one-ways
lectures. The introduction of dynamic,
intelligent systems that can continuously
optimise lessons by analysing student data,
performance, and evolving needs results in
a much more personalised and collaborative
approach.
Like most industries, the education sector is
being reshaped by technology. We are in a
fourth industrial revolution, where teachers
and students are increasingly relying more
on interactive devices to augment learning
experiences.
AI is a transformative force shaping the
classroom of the future. We will see it
seamlessly integrated into every aspect
of education. It’s not about replacing
traditional methods but empowering all
of those involved. Instead of taking the
place of teachers and classrooms, AI
provides the tools to deliver truly
personalised educational journeys.
In the classroom of tomorrow, lessons are
customised to suit each student’s unique
abilities, interests, and learning styles.
This dynamic approach fosters deeper
engagement and facilitates personalised
growth for every learner. Here's a closer look
at how AI is revolutionising the future of
education:
More One- to-Ones
It makes room for interactive multimedia
lessons that engage students in scenarios
mirroring real-world situations. AI-powered
classes can also help collaborative learning
on a global scale. Students can connect with
peers from diverse cultural backgrounds,
helping broaden their perspectives and
develop valuable teamwork skills,
fostering both intercultural understanding
and collaborative abilities.
Personalised Feedback
AI tools go beyond assisting and providing
feedback with written tasks, they can help
with a variety of other things including
helping students with pronunciation and
accents in language schools. At Wall Street
English we are introducing a tool that
analyses a learner’s speech patterns, offering
custom feedback and exercises to help
them gain confidence and ensure they are
easily understood. Feedback is delivered in
real-time enabling students to effectively
practise before meeting with their class and
teacher.
Educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom
uncovered that personalised, one-on-one
tutoring not only enhances overall
academic performance but also minimises
the performance gap among students.
With AI advancements, rigid one-size-fits
approaches are a thing of the past.
Accessible individualised tutoring is finally
becoming a reality for a broader audience.
This allows a shift from passive learning;
simply absorbing and memorising
information; to enabling interactive
exploration where students can build their
confidence through curiosity and discovery.
This changes both the delivery of
information and the way students and
teachers approach learning.
While AI tools can provide tailored support
to help students individually it’s not here to
replace teachers but to empower them. AI
can streamline teachers' workloads through
Trillions is spent globally every year on
education, emphasising the importance of
investing in the right tools to foster quality
learning. To enhance educational
Better Learning Experiences
experiences, it's crucial to ensure that the
implemented tools offer guidance and
content from trusted sources, backed by
accurate datasets. The effectiveness of AI
tools relies heavily on the size and accuracy
of these datasets. Educators who can
harness extensive datasets, such as ours
with over one million conversational
activities processed monthly, are poised to
maximise the potential of large language
models (LLMs) and deliver superior learning
experiences. Achieving this requires a
mindset shift in a predominantly traditional
sector, but the benefits for both teachers
and learners will undoubtedly make it
worthwhile.
Empowering Teachers
While many institutions may fear AI and
have banned programs like ChatGPT
educators must address its benefits if
they don't want to fall behind. Educating
teachers on the effective integration of
these tools can positively affect pedagogy,
student learning, and creativity. Proper
onboarding and training is crucial to
seamlessly work alongside these tools and
empower all those involved.
Teachers aren't just here to provide an
answer but to present it in a way that helps
students learn. By leveraging these tools,
teachers can take on more of a personalised
mentoring and coaching role, helping
students reach their full potential. AIpowered lessons adapt to each student,
providing continuous feedback and tailored
assessments. These AI-driven insights help
deepen understanding of student
motivations, strengths, and learning gaps
enabling teachers to focus on nurturing
critical thinking abilities and interpersonal
skills. The technology enhances learning
experiences, serving as a supportive aid in
maximising human connections.
Undoubtedly, AI is reshaping personalised
learning, empowering both students and
teachers through enabling interactive and
engaging educational experiences. Tailored
AI tools, crafted by education specialists,
are poised to revolutionise classrooms,
addressing industry-specific challenges
unlike generic programmes. The classroom
of tomorrow promises to elevate learning to
new heights.
