| | OCTOBER 20238IN MY OPINION Artificial intelligence (AI) has begun transforming various industries, such as healthcare, finance, transportation, and retail. It is now poised to have a significant impact on K-12 online (and offline) learning. AI's use in education can revolutionize how we approach teaching and learning, making it more personalized, adaptive, and engaging. One of the significant benefits of K-12 online learning is its ability to personalize learning experiences. AI algorithms can analyze data from students' interactions with online learning platforms and resources to provide tailored recommendations to meet their specific learning needs. AI-powered learning platforms can also use and analyze data from students' previous learning experiences to recommend specific learning resources, aligning with their learning style, pace, and proficiency level. By tailoring the learning experience to meet individual students' needs, AI can become a powerful tool that helps them reach their full potential and achieve better, deeper, and more personalized learning. Another area where AI can transform K-12 online learning is assessment and feedback. AI-powered assessment tools can provide accurate, timely, and personalized feedback to students, which can help them identify areas for improvement. AI algorithms can analyze students' responses to assignments and tests to provide detailed feedback that goes beyond a simple score. For instance, if a student struggles with a question, an AI-powered assessment tool will provide specific feedback on where they went wrong and suggest resources to help them improve. Assessment and feedback data from AI-powered tools, coupled with specific insights and analysis from caring and skilled educators, can form a powerful combination of support for students in K-12 across the globe, whether they are online or attending in-person learning. AI can also enhance the effectiveness of online learning by providing real-time insights into student engagement and their learning progress. AI algorithms can analyze data from students' interactions with learning platforms and provide insights into how engaged they are with the learning content, how much time they spend on specific topics, and how well they progress. This can help teachers and parents identify areas where students struggle and provide targeted interventions to support their learning. Artificial intelligence may also be able to provide teachers and parents with suggestions about how to make topics that the students are struggling with easier to understand, more engaging, or explain these outcomes from a variety of perspectives or angles. AI can also be used to develop more engaging and immersive learning experiences for students. For instance, AI-powered virtual tutors and coaches ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LEARNINGBy Greg Esteves, Technology Integration Director, Wolf Creek Public SchoolsGreg Esteves
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