Can AI Replace Human Teachers? The Future of Education

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Imagine a classroom where a virtual teacher takes the reins, but instead of being stuck in a virtual world, it’s a real classroom filled with students and teachers – but with a twist. David Game College in London is pioneering a new AI-taught class in the UK, where a group of 20 GCSE students will learn from an AI platform and virtual reality headsets, instead of human educators.

The AI system, called Sabrewing, is designed to personalize education like never before. It assesses each student’s strengths and weaknesses, and adapts the lesson plans to match them. The idea is to spend more time on areas where they need the most help, while their strengths are built upon. This could lead to better results across the board.

Now, before you start thinking that the students are being left high and dry without human interaction, rest assured that they won’t be entirely teacher-less. There are three “learning coaches” who will monitor behavior, support the lesson plans, and even teach subjects where the AI isn’t quite up to the task, like art classes and sex education.

Independent Schools Association Chief Executive Rudolf Eliott Lockhart has praised the initiative, saying that it has the potential to be a real game-changer. David Game College is certainly looking to make waves in the educational world with this innovative approach.

David Game isn’t the first school to jump on the AI bandwagon. Arizona State University has already partnered with OpenAI to create a version of ChatGPT that can help students in countless ways. From composing academic papers to simulating patients for healthcare students, ChatGPT is already making a significant impact.

Of course, relying on AI to teach raises questions about whether it will work as promised, and what might be missing from school in terms of social and emotional development without teachers who can serve as role models and mentors. But if this experiment succeeds, it’s easy to believe that it will be replicated elsewhere as quickly as possible.