Integration of technology into the classroom to enhance or change current pedagogies is no longer an option. Technology has evolved in a way that personalized learning and augmented inteliigence applications are not dreams but a reality.

When properly utilized, computers and other forms of technology enhance creativity by allowing students to focus on advancing through their work rather than waste time with mundane repetitive manual tasks. Concentration is increased, communication is improved. Students find it is easier to engage with other students and teachers as they work together to solve problems.

Education is not One-Size-Fits-All

Technology can produce personalized learning platforms and still co-exist with standardized objectives. It enables the creation of platforms that allow ALL students to reach those objectives rather than only the ones who are capable of adapting to a specific traditional method of teaching or content delivery.

But before the students can benefit, teachers must adapt, often a concern for many as each generation clings steadfast to the methods of learning that they themselves experienced. This is where my services are beneficial. By embracing technology and contemporary education apps, teachers have the opportunity to mold their teaching on a case by case basis to different types of students or groups. This provides a dynamic, flexible platform that can be continually modified parallel to the ongoing natural selection and improvement of the best methods & practices.

My short term objective is to implement as many different methods as required in order to personalize education for every student so that they are put into a position to meet their potential and exceed expectations. The long term goal is to play an influential role in fostering a paradigm shift in the field of education so that formal learning is better aligned with our ever-changing world.

Artificial Intelligence: A 21st century game-changer not to be ignored

With the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), education institutions are quickly being encouraged to take a radically different approach by forcing educators and institutions to change the core essence of education with a pace at which many are unfamiliar or uncomfortable.

The access to knowledge through AI is readily available at our fingertips. In light of this, a question arises: Why do we need to spend long hours of classroom time memorizing information for standardized exams when we have instant access to all of it through AI? Instead, why not use that time to teach collaboration, empathy and relational cross-field understanding while addressing real-life problems?

The focus of education should be on identifying and dissecting real-life problems that yearn for fresh solutions. Understanding the types of information and skills required to solve issues begins the process of creating appropriate solutions. Thinking “outside-the-box” needs to be incorporated into the mainstream problem-solving process rather than be relegated to last-gasp alternative approaches. Searching for better outcomes rather than duplicating current norms demands enhanced creativity, fosters life-long exploration, and strengthens the ability of individuals and groups to forecast solutions that will actually avoid future problems before they develop.

If we use an IPO chart as an example, the focus should turn from the Process to the Input (the types of data we need to solve something) and the Output (what outcome we are actually seeking). The process itself is readily available through AI, but we still need to teach students how to understand and analyze problems while collaborating with others to find appropriate solutions.

This is an incredibly exciting moment in history when we can turn education into an effective conduit to mold society into a more humanistic, progressive and satisfying world. Education’s role in society should be to help young generations learn how to think critically, analyze problems, collaborate with others, and find creative solutions to real-life problems. By doing so, we can prepare individuals for a rapidly evolving world that requires innovative thinking, advanced problem-solving skills and empathy for others. It's time to embrace AI and use it to enhance these crucial educational moments.