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AI to transform education? More likely not much will change

AI is likely to reinforce not overhaul the role of teaching, content mastery and assessments.

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AI may be a transformative tool for teaching and learning but is best understood as a complement to human educators, says the writer.

AI may be a transformative tool for teaching and learning but is best understood as a complement to human educators, says the writer.

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In the early 1990s, my secondary school teachers used videos and multimedia to introduce new science concepts or supplement instruction.

A mode of teaching considered groundbreaking for its time, teachers were nonetheless on hand to clarify students’ doubts and monitor the progress of the class. 

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