AI In the Academe
From Calculators to AI There was a time when the calculator, a now indispensable tool, was once met with raised eyebrows and was actually banned inside the classrooms. The skepticism around technology in education is not a new concept and now Artificial Intelligence is getting the same treatment. The Calculator Conundrum: When calculators were first introduced, educators feared it would undermine basic arithmetic skills of students. The calculator made it seem like solving for a particular value "too easy", thus depriving the students of the chance to "stretch their mental muscles" when solving complex mathematical equations. It took time, but eventually, the importance of calculators inside the classroom became undeniable. The calculator went from being banned to being a necessity in the classroom. AI in the Classroom: Fast forward to today, Artificial Intelligence is undergoing a similar trial. AI-powered tools are helping students automate repetitive tasks, of...