How to use artificial intelligence in education
Whether we like it or not it has been proven that artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education in significant ways by personalizing learning, enhancing teaching efficiency, and expanding access to quality education. It enhances both teaching and learning by making education more accessible, efficient, and personalized. While it cannot replace human educators, AI serves as a powerful tool to support and enrich the educational experience for students and teachers alike.
If you are not quite sure how to use it efficiently on your own education path, here are some of the best and most impactful ways to use artificial intelligence in education, across various levels and roles—from students and teachers to administrators and content creators. You can choose the one that suits you best.
1. Personalized Learning Paths
What it does: Adapts content based on a student’s skill level, pace, and learning style.
AI role: Recommends resources, adjusts difficulty, identifies gaps in knowledge.
Example tools: Squirrel AI (China), Knewton (US), Khan Academy's AI tutor.
2. Intelligent Tutoring Systems
What it does: Provides 24/7 tutoring support on demand.
AI role: Simulates a human tutor by answering questions, explaining concepts, and giving practice problems.
Good for: Underserved areas or students needing additional help.
3. Automated Grading & Feedback
What it does: Grades assignments (especially essays, quizzes) and gives feedback instantly.
AI role: Analyzes structure, grammar, and accuracy; learns from previous evaluations.
Benefit: Saves teachers time, ensures consistency.
4. AI for Special Education
What it does: Helps students with disabilities through adaptive tech.
AI role: Speech-to-text for hearing-impaired, reading assistance for dyslexia, emotion recognition for autism.
Example: AI-powered apps like Microsoft's Immersive Reader or Seeing AI.
5. AI-Generated Content & Curriculum Support
What it does: Generates lesson plans, quiz questions, summaries.
AI role: Assists teachers in content creation, updates materials based on curriculum changes.
Tool example: ChatGPT, Canva's Magic Write, Quizizz AI.
6. Predictive Analytics for Student Success
What it does: Identifies students at risk of dropping out or underperforming.
AI role: Uses attendance, grades, engagement data to flag issues early.
Actionable result: Educators can intervene with tailored support plans.
7. Language Learning Assistance
What it does: Offers real-time pronunciation, grammar correction, conversational practice.
AI role: Simulates native speakers, adapts learning pace.
Tools: Duolingo Max (GPT-powered), ELSA Speak.
8. Administrative Task Automation
What it does: Automates scheduling, enrollment, and communications.
AI role: Chatbots handle common queries, NLP processes paperwork.
Result: Staff focus more on high-impact tasks.
9. AI in Assessment Design
What it does: Helps design balanced and diverse assessments.
AI role: Ensures coverage of learning outcomes, generates variations to prevent cheating.
10. Virtual Reality + AI for Immersive Learning
What it does: Offers virtual labs, historical site tours, medical simulations.
AI role: Adapts experiences in real time based on student interaction.
Tech combo: AI + VR/AR = powerful experiential learning.
