Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize how we educate people. The same promises have been made with the Internet, machine learning, and even older technologies such as the audiocassette and the film strip. This time, however, it may be true, but uncertainty and the rapid pace of changes means that the verdict of AI's impact on education remains unclear.
Recognizing that a prescriptive approach is neither feasible nor appropriate, The A.I. Roadmap suggests several paths educators can navigate as they experience this evolving landscape, steering away from the extremes of completely restricting AI (Lock It and Block It) and blindly embracing technological advancements (Techno-Futurism).
Instead, what is needed is a human-centered and tech-infused approach. The A.I. Roadmap explores how AI is transforming various aspects of education, such as creative thinking, information literacy, project-based learning, assessment, and personalized learning. It analyzes how AI is impacting each subject area and provides suggestions of best practices, recognizing that what exists today will be vastly different in a few months. Finally, it offers guidance on how educators can leverage AI tools while maintaining a focus on human values, critical thinking, and the development of essential human skills, elements that will continue to set us apart from the machines taking over multiple aspects of our society.
