A new era of inclusive AI education begins

The following excerpt is from an opinion piece by Tim Shriver titled “A New Era of Special Education Begins with Inclusive AI,” published in Time Ideas:

As summer draws to a close and the familiar hum of school buses returns to our neighborhoods, millions of American students are preparing for another year of learning. But on the cusp of the artificial intelligence revolution, this annual ritual is about to take a seismic turn—especially for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The decisions school leaders make in the coming school year will likely determine whether this technological wave will create more inclusive learning environments, or exacerbate existing inequalities. Studying A report by the Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education reveals a complex landscape of attitudes towards AI in education and fears that students with intellectual disabilities will be left behind.

The study found that the majority of teachers (64%) and parents (77%) of students with intellectual disabilities see AI as a potentially powerful mechanism to promote more inclusive learning. AI will not replace centralized education. Real human connection In teaching, it is the essential element for the prosperity of our society in the classroom or on the playground. But unlike warning Many people are concerned about Artificial Intelligence in SchoolsOur research has shown great optimism about this technology. Those who work closely with young people with intellectual disabilities see great potential in AI’s ability to simplify information – including lectures and curricula – making it more accessible to students with disabilities. Imagine Adaptive Learning Systems Which can provide each student with an educational approach tailored to their unique needs.

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