The rapid growth in information technology has replaced numerous employments, causing people to believe that someday it will take the place of teachers as well. Although artificial intelligence can assist students in acquiring knowledge, teaching is more than imparting information. I believe, these technological developments can play a supplementary role in teaching but can never replace tutors.
Recent advancements in science have provided us with tools to build customized curricula as per the needs of the students. Artificial intelligence supports learners in building a foundation of knowledge by providing requested information. Moreover, the technology is capable of givingdelivering full-fledged lessons for learners in video mode, using which they can understand the topic easily. Furthermore, it can evaluate the progress of a person by conducting achievement tests, the results of which facilitate in assessing whether the teaching task was successful or not. Apart from this, these devices record the data of students, which becomes the basis of preparing customized study plans for the children to address their weak topics, as well as provide enrichment programs for the students with higher intellect. Thus, AI-powered technology can carry out multiple tasks which were supposed to be undertaken by the educator.
However, the main objective of education is to bring behavioural changes in the children by targeting their holistic development. It is a well-known fact that smart technology can execute various academic activities, but it lacks emotional connectivity with the learner, which only a teacher is capable of. A teacher not only educates the pupils but also helps in developing their analytical skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and leadership skills. Besides this, a teacher also caters to the emotional needs of children by creating a learner-friendly environment.
To conclude, technology possesses the ability to assist learners in their academics. However, educating involves the holistic development of a child, which includes academic, intellectual, mental, personality, as well as linguistic development. Automated applications can prove to be a wonderful assistance to teachers in fulfilling the objective of education.