Artificial intelligence / Al in the Classroom - Multiple Choice & Short Question for HSC English First Paper - English for Today for Class 11 and 12 / Seen Passage for HSC
- Fakhruddin Babar
- Feb 13
- 11 min read
Updated: Feb 17
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise tire way we learn and teach. As a tool in the classroom. Al can provide students with personalised learning experiences, automate repetitive tasks and provide instant feedback. However, it also has its limitations. Let us explore the pros and cons of AI as a tool in the classroom, address the concern that AI could be a threat to teachers’ and instructors’ jobs and discuss the role of edtech companies in advancing this AT use case.
Advantages of Al in the Classroom
One of the main advantages I see of AI in the classroom is personalised learning. Al-powered educational tools can analyse data on student performance and provide tailored support to improve their grades.
AI can also provide instant feedback. For example, Al-powered educational tools can provide students with immediate feedback on their work, allowing them to identify and correct mistakes quickly.
Another advantage of AI is its ability to automate repetitive tasks. Il can grade assignments and quizzes, which can free up teachers' lime for other tasks, such as lesson planning and providing more one-on-one attention to students.
There are already a few AI tools that support learning in classroom or workplace contexts. For example, Ahura is an AT-powered learning assisant that tracks learning habits by observing attention and engagement. Kncwton offers an adaptive learning platform that provides personalized learning experiences for
students. Querium is an Al-powered tutor that provides students with step-by-step tutoring on math problems and builds personalized lesson plans. ALEKS is an Al-powered learning platform that provides individualized learning paths based on students' strengths and weaknesses. Carnegie Learning offers an Al-powered tutor that helps students improve their math skills by providing personalised learning based on their performance. There's also Smart Sparrow, which allows users to provide constructive feedback that is unique to each student. Finally, Gradescope is an Al-powered grading tool that automates the grading process, which can free up teachers' time and allow them to provide more individualised attention to students.
There are already a few AI tools that support learning in classroom or workplace contexts. For example, Ahura is an Al-powered learning assisant that tracks learning habits by observing attention and engagement. Knewton offers an adaptive learning platform that provides personalized learning experiences for English For Today students. Querium is an Al-powered tutor that provides students with step-by-step tutoring on math problems and builds personalized lesson plans. ALEKS is an Al-powered learning platform that provides individualized learning paths based on students’ strengths and weaknesses. Carnegie Learning offers an AI-powered tutor that helps students improve their math skills by providing personalised learning based on their performance. There’s also Smart Sparrow, which allows users to provide constructive feedback that is unique to each student. Finally, Gradescope is an Al-powered grading tool that automates the grading process, which can free up teachers’ time and alle students.
These are just a few examples of Al tools with applications in the classroom. It is important to note that these tools should not replace teachers but rather assist them in their work.
Downsides and Challenges of AI in the Classroom
Some teachers and instructors may see AI as a threat to their jobs, believing it will automate their tasks and make them redundant. But it is important to note that AI is not meant to replace teachers but rather to assist them in their work. Al is a tool and should be developed and used as such. There are also negatives to consider, one of which is the cost of developing and implementing Al-powered educational tools. This can be a significant barrier for schools and teachers who need more resources to invest in AI technology. There is also the lack of human interaction and emotional support that students receive when using Al-powered educational tools. While AI can provide personalized learning and instant feedback, it cannot replace the human and emotional support that students need to succeed, and relying too heavily on Al-powered educational tools may impact students negatively.
Privacy concerns are also a limitation of AI in the classroom. AI-powered educational tools may collect and store sensitive personal data, which raises concerns about privacy and security.
The Role of EdTech Companies
Edtech companies play a crucial role in advancing the use of AI in the classroom and ensuring that it is used ethically and responsibly. To do so, they should consider the following:
1. Cost: The cost of developing and implementing AI-powered educational tools can be a significant barrier for schools and teachers. Edtech companies should work to make Al AI technology accessible to a broader range of schools and teachers and explore alternative funding options, such as grants or partnerships, to help offset the costs.
2. Human interaction: Al-powered educational tools cannot replace the human and emotional support that students need to succeed. Edtech companies should aim to develop AI tools that augment, rather than replace, the role of teachers and provide students with a well-rounded education that includes both personalized learning and human interaction.
3. Privacy and security: Privacy concerns are a significant limitation of AI in the classroom. Edtech companies must ensure that the sensitive personal data collected and stored by Al-powered educational tools are properly secured and that privacy is maintained.
4. Improved Al capabilities: Current AI-powered educational tools have limitations, such as a lack of creativity and originality and a limited understanding of context. Edtech companies should aim to improve Al capabilities and overcome these limitations to create more advanced, innovative and effective AI tools for the classroom.
5. Ethical considerations: Edtech companies should consider the ethical implications of Al technology in education and develop AI tools in a transparent, fair and responsible manner. They must also ensure that they develop and use AI tools in accordance with the laws and regulations governing data privacy, security and intellectual property.
In conclusion, Al has the potential to be a valuable addition to the classroom. Still, edtech companies should develop AI tools with caution and in collaboration with teachers, educators and students to ensure that they are helpful, ethical and effective in meeting the needs of learners. I believe that AI could revolutionise the way we teach and learn.
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:
How can edtech companies improve accessibility?
By creating high-cost tools
ii. By offering grants or partnerships
iii. By limiting features
iv. By avoiding global markets
What is one advantage of AI in the classroom?
Increased distractions
ii. Personalized learning experiences
iii. Replacing teachers
iv. Lack of interaction
What does AI automate to save teachers’ time?
Classroom decorations
ii. Grading assignments
iii. Writing textbooks
iv. Organizing field trips
What kind of feedback can AI provide?
Slow feedback
ii. Instant feedback
iii. Delayed feedback
iv. No feedback
Which AI tool tracks learning habits?
Querium
ii. Ahura
iii. ALEKS
iv. Knewton
Which AI platform provides step-by-step math tutoring?
Smart Sparrow
ii. Querium
iii. Gradescope
iv. Knewton
What is ALEKS primarily used for?
Creative writing
ii. Individualized learning paths
iii. Virtual tours
iv. Class discussions
What does Gradescope automate?
Lesson planning
ii. Grading
iii. Attendance
iv. Scheduling meetings
Which AI tool focuses on adaptive learning for English students?
Smart Sparrow
ii. Ahura
iii. Knewton
iv. ALEKS
What is a major concern regarding AI in education?
Overqualified teachers
ii. Privacy and security issues
iii. High emotional intelligence
iv. Lack of technological support
Why is human interaction important in education?
To improve AI capabilities
ii. To provide emotional support
iii. To increase the cost of tools
iv. To enhance automation
Which document outlines students’ human rights?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
ii. AI Ethics Code
iii. Teachers’ Code of Conduct
iv. International AI Standards
How does AI help students correct mistakes?
By highlighting their names
ii. By providing immediate feedback
iii. By assigning tutors
iv. By delaying results
What is the main purpose of AI tools in education?
Replacing teachers
ii. Assisting teachers
iii. Reducing class size
iv. Automating all school functions
What is an ethical consideration for edtech companies?
Reducing teacher salaries
ii. Securing sensitive personal data
iii. Limiting access to technology
iv. Encouraging teacher replacements
A. Answer from the alternatives:
How can edtech companies improve accessibility?ii. By offering grants or partnerships
What is one advantage of AI in the classroom?ii. Personalized learning experiences
What does AI automate to save teachers’ time?ii. Grading assignments
What kind of feedback can AI provide?ii. Instant feedback
Which AI tool tracks learning habits?ii. Ahura
Which AI platform provides step-by-step math tutoring?ii. Querium
What is ALEKS primarily used for?ii. Individualized learning paths
What does Gradescope automate?ii. Grading
Which AI tool focuses on adaptive learning for English students?iii. Knewton
What is a major concern regarding AI in education?ii. Privacy and security issues
Why is human interaction important in education?ii. To provide emotional support
Which document outlines students’ human rights?i. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
How does AI help students correct mistakes?ii. By providing immediate feedback
What is the main purpose of AI tools in education?ii. Assisting teachers
What is an ethical consideration for edtech companies?ii. Securing sensitive personal data
B. Answer the following questions:
What potential does AI have in the field of education?
How does AI provide personalized learning in the classroom?
What types of tasks can AI automate for teachers?
Why is instant feedback important for students?
Where can AI-powered tools be used in education?
Who benefits from personalized learning paths created by AI?
What is the role of edtech companies in advancing AI in education?
How does AI help teachers focus on other tasks?
Why do some educators see AI as a threat to their jobs?
What are the limitations of AI in the classroom?
What does Ahura track in students?
B. Answer the following questions:
What potential does AI have in the field of education?
AI can change the way students learn and teachers teach. It can help students learn at their own speed, give quick feedback, and make learning more interesting. AI can also help teachers by doing simple tasks like grading papers. This gives teachers more time to help students.
How does AI provide personalized learning in the classroom?
AI looks at how well students are doing in their studies. It finds out what they are good at and where they need help. Then, it gives each student lessons and exercises that fit their needs. This helps students learn better and faster.
What types of tasks can AI automate for teachers?
AI can do many simple tasks for teachers, such as checking homework, grading exams, and taking attendance. It can also help teachers plan lessons. This saves teachers time, so they can focus on helping students learn better.
Why is instant feedback important for students?
Instant feedback helps students know if they made a mistake right away. This way, they can fix it quickly and understand the lesson better. It also helps them improve their skills faster and feel more confident in learning.
Where can AI-powered tools be used in education?
AI-powered tools can be used in schools, colleges, universities, and online classes. They can also be used for job training and learning new skills at work. AI makes learning easier and more effective in many places.
Who benefits from personalized learning paths created by AI?
Students benefit the most because they get lessons that match their learning level. Teachers also benefit because AI helps them understand what students need. Schools benefit too, as AI can make learning better for everyone.
What is the role of edtech companies in advancing AI in education?
Edtech companies create AI tools for learning. They make sure AI is helpful and safe for students and teachers. They also work to make AI tools easy to use and affordable so that more schools can use them.
How does AI help teachers focus on other tasks?
AI takes care of repetitive tasks like grading and checking homework. This gives teachers more time to talk to students, answer their questions, and create better lessons. It helps teachers focus on teaching instead of paperwork.
Why do some educators see AI as a threat to their jobs?
Some teachers worry that AI will take over their jobs because it can do tasks like grading and giving lessons. But AI is not meant to replace teachers. It is meant to help them by making their work easier and allowing them to give students more personal attention.
What are the limitations of AI in the classroom?
AI cannot replace teachers because it does not have human emotions. It cannot understand students' feelings or provide emotional support. AI also needs a lot of money and technology to work well, which some schools may not have. Privacy and security are also concerns because AI collects student data.
What does Ahura track in students?
Ahura tracks students' learning habits. It watches how focused and engaged they are during lessons. This helps teachers understand which students need more help and how to improve their learning experience.
Bangla Translation
কৃত্রিম বুদ্ধিমত্তা (AI) শিক্ষাদানের এবং শেখার পদ্ধতিতে বিপ্লব আনতে সক্ষম। শ্রেণীকক্ষে একটি টুল হিসেবে AI শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য ব্যক্তিগত শিক্ষার অভিজ্ঞতা প্রদান করতে পারে, পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক কাজগুলি স্বয়ংক্রিয় করতে পারে এবং তাৎক্ষণিক প্রতিক্রিয়া দিতে পারে। তবে, এর কিছু সীমাবদ্ধতাও রয়েছে। আসুন, AI-এর শ্রেণীকক্ষের টুল হিসেবে সুবিধা এবং অসুবিধাগুলি বিশ্লেষণ করি, AI শিক্ষক ও প্রশিক্ষকদের চাকরির জন্য হুমকি হয়ে উঠতে পারে কি না তা নিয়ে উদ্বেগ আলোচনা করি এবং এই ক্ষেত্রে অগ্রগতি সাধনে এডটেক কোম্পানিগুলোর ভূমিকা নিয়ে কথা বলি।
শ্রেণীকক্ষে AI-এর সুবিধাসমূহ
AI-এর একটি প্রধান সুবিধা হলো ব্যক্তিগত শেখার সুযোগ। AI চালিত শিক্ষা টুলগুলো শিক্ষার্থীদের পারফরম্যান্সের তথ্য বিশ্লেষণ করে এবং তাদের গ্রেড উন্নত করার জন্য উপযুক্ত সহায়তা প্রদান করে। এছাড়া, AI তাৎক্ষণিক প্রতিক্রিয়া দিতে পারে। উদাহরণস্বরূপ, AI চালিত শিক্ষা টুলগুলো শিক্ষার্থীদের কাজের উপর তাত্ক্ষণিক প্রতিক্রিয়া প্রদান করে, যার ফলে তারা দ্রুত ভুলগুলো শনাক্ত ও সংশোধন করতে পারে। AI পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক কাজগুলোকেও স্বয়ংক্রিয় করতে সক্ষম, যেমন অ্যাসাইনমেন্ট বা কুইজের মূল্যায়ন, যা শিক্ষকদের সময় বাঁচাতে পারে এবং তাদের পাঠ পরিকল্পনা বা শিক্ষার্থীদের সাথে একান্ত মনোযোগ দেওয়ার জন্য বেশি সময় প্রদান করতে পারে।
এরই মধ্যে কিছু AI টুল শেখার ক্ষেত্রে ব্যবহার করা হচ্ছে। উদাহরণস্বরূপ, Ahura হলো একটি AI চালিত লার্নিং অ্যাসিস্ট্যান্ট যা মনোযোগ ও সম্পৃক্ততা পর্যবেক্ষণ করে শেখার অভ্যাস ট্র্যাক করে। Knewton শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য একটি অ্যাডাপ্টিভ লার্নিং প্ল্যাটফর্ম প্রদান করে। Querium AI-চালিত টিউটর যা গণিত সমস্যাগুলোর ধাপে ধাপে সমাধান এবং ব্যক্তিগত পাঠ পরিকল্পনা তৈরি করে। এছাড়া, ALEKS, Carnegie Learning, এবং Gradescope–এর মতো টুলগুলো শ্রেণীকক্ষের কার্যক্রম সহজতর করে এবং শিক্ষকদের কাজের সহায়ক হয়।
এইসব টুল শিক্ষককে প্রতিস্থাপন করার উদ্দেশ্যে নয়, বরং তাদের কাজ সহজতর করার জন্য তৈরি।
শ্রেণীকক্ষে AI-এর চ্যালেঞ্জসমূহ
কিছু শিক্ষক মনে করেন, AI তাদের কাজ প্রতিস্থাপন করবে এবং তাদের চাকরি হুমকির মুখে ফেলবে। তবে এটি বোঝা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যে AI শিক্ষকদের কাজ প্রতিস্থাপন নয়, বরং তাদের সহায়তার জন্য একটি টুল। AI-এর আরেকটি চ্যালেঞ্জ হলো এই প্রযুক্তির উন্নয়ন ও বাস্তবায়নের উচ্চ খরচ। এছাড়াও, AI-চালিত টুলগুলোর মাধ্যমে শিক্ষার্থীরা মানবিক এবং আবেগগত সহায়তা থেকে বঞ্চিত হতে পারে, যা তাদের সাফল্যের জন্য অপরিহার্য। AI-এর উপর অতিরিক্ত নির্ভরতা শিক্ষার্থীদের নেতিবাচক প্রভাব ফেলতে পারে।
গোপনীয়তা সম্পর্কিত উদ্বেগও একটি বড় চ্যালেঞ্জ। AI চালিত টুলগুলো প্রায়শই ব্যক্তিগত তথ্য সংগ্রহ করে, যা গোপনীয়তা ও নিরাপত্তার জন্য হুমকি হতে পারে।
এডটেক কোম্পানিগুলোর ভূমিকা
এডটেক কোম্পানিগুলো AI-এর সঠিক ব্যবহার নিশ্চিত করতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে। তাদের উচিত নিম্নলিখিত বিষয়গুলো বিবেচনা করা:
খরচ: AI প্রযুক্তি আরও বেশি বিদ্যালয় ও শিক্ষকদের কাছে সাশ্রয়ী করতে কাজ করা।
মানবিক মিথস্ক্রিয়া: AI টুলগুলো এমনভাবে তৈরি করা উচিত যা শিক্ষকের ভূমিকা বৃদ্ধি করে, প্রতিস্থাপন নয়।
গোপনীয়তা ও নিরাপত্তা: AI টুলের মাধ্যমে সংগৃহীত ডেটা সুরক্ষিত এবং গোপনীয় রাখা।
উন্নত AI ক্ষমতা: বর্তমান AI টুলগুলোর সীমাবদ্ধতা, যেমন সৃজনশীলতার অভাব, কাটিয়ে আরও কার্যকর টুল তৈরি করা।
নৈতিকতা: AI প্রযুক্তির উন্নয়ন ও ব্যবহার স্বচ্ছ, ন্যায্য এবং দায়িত্বশীল হতে হবে।
সর্বশেষে, AI শ্রেণীকক্ষে একটি মূল্যবান সংযোজন হতে পারে। তবে এটি শিক্ষার্থী, শিক্ষক এবং শিক্ষাবিদদের সঙ্গে একযোগে কাজ করে উন্নত, নৈতিক এবং কার্যকরী শিক্ষা সরঞ্জাম তৈরির মাধ্যমে বাস্তবায়িত হওয়া উচিত। AI শিক্ষাদানের এবং শেখার পদ্ধতিতে বিপ্লব আনতে পারে বলে আমি বিশ্বাস করি।
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vocabulary words from the text with their Bangla meanings:
Revolutionise – বিপ্লব ঘটানো
Potential – সম্ভাবনা
Personalised – ব্যক্তিগতকৃত
Experiences – অভিজ্ঞতা
Automate – স্বয়ংক্রিয় করা
Repetitive – পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক
Instant – তাত্ক্ষণিক
Feedback – প্রতিক্রিয়া
Tailored – উপযোগী করে তৈরি
Assignments – নির্ধারিত কাজ
Quizzes – ছোট পরীক্ষা
Lesson planning – পাঠ পরিকল্পনা
Engagement – সম্পৃক্ততা
Adaptive – মানিয়ে নেওয়ার ক্ষমতাসম্পন্ন
Tutor – গৃহশিক্ষক / প্রশিক্ষক
Platform – প্ল্যাটফর্ম / মঞ্চ
Pathways – পথসমূহ
Constructive – গঠনমূলক
Human interaction – মানবিক যোগাযোগ
Emotional support – মানসিক সহায়তা
Barrier – প্রতিবন্ধকতা
Implementation – বাস্তবায়ন
Privacy – গোপনীয়তা
Security – নিরাপত্তা
Ethical – নৈতিক
Considerations – বিবেচনাসমূহ
Transparency – স্বচ্ছতা
Regulations – বিধিবিধান
Intellectual property – বৌদ্ধিক সম্পত্তি
Accessibility – প্রবেশযোগ্যতা
Alternative – বিকল্প
Collaboration – সহযোগিতা
Capabilities – সক্ষমতা
Innovation – উদ্ভাবন
Resources – সম্পদ
Evaluation – মূল্যায়ন
Educational tools – শিক্ষামূলক সরঞ্জাম
Facilitate – সহজতর করা
Enhance – উন্নত করা
Ethics – নৈতিকতা
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