Role of artificial intelligence in education: A conceptual review

Muhammad Tahir, Farha Deeba Hassan * and Mudasir Rahim Shagoo

Business Studies Department, College of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(01), 1469–1475
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.1.1217
Publication history: 
Received on 07 March 2024; revised on 20 April 2024; accepted on 22 April 2024
 
Abstract: 
The increasing availability of Artificial Intelligence and related tools and technologies has made it possible to use AI in various domains of life. The field of education is also witnessing an increasing use of AI; however, its scope and related challenges remain unclear. In the current paper, we, by using previous empirical and theoretical studies, provided an overview of the use of AI in the education field, its related challenges, and future opportunities. Accordingly, we noted that AI is being used in the Education field as evidenced by global initiatives such as UNESCO. We also noted that AI applications in the education field include enabling the preparation of content, assignments, automated grading, and assistance to students. The benefits of AI in education include greater flexibility in terms of time and space and a changing role of the tutor as a facilitator. We also discussed key challenges including ethical issues such as data privacy, lack of inclusion and equity for students of all backgrounds, and lack of human touch. Based on these themes we concluded that AI's role in education will increase in the future, but the challenges also need to be addressed to fully unlock the benefits of AI in the education field.
 
Keywords: 
Artificial Intelligence; Education; Technology; Learners. 
 
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