The Department for Education has issued new guidance allowing teachers in England to use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up marking and write routine letters home to parents. According to the guidance, AI can be used "to help automate routine tasks" so teachers can focus on "quality face-to-face time."
Training and Implementation
Training materials distributed by the Department for Education instruct teachers on how to use AI technology. The materials demonstrate how AI can be used for low-stakes marking, such as quizzes or homework, with human teachers checking the results. Teachers are also given permission to use AI-generated letters about routine matters like head lice outbreaks.
Perspectives on AI in Education
Emma Darcy, a secondary school leader who supports schools with their digital strategy, believes that while there are risks associated with using AI in education—including data breaches and marking errors—it is worth exploring further.
- Key Points from Emma Darcy:
- Educators must learn about AI tools to confidently support students.
- If educators do not use these tools, they cannot effectively guide students in their use.
- There is a pressing need to learn quickly, as students will encounter these technologies early in their education.
The move comes after a recent survey found that 70% of parents would trust an algorithm’s assessment of their child’s work over a teacher’s opinion.
Concerns and Considerations
However, some experts have expressed concerns about relying too heavily on technology in education.
- Dr. Helen Timperley from New Zealand’s Ministry of Education stated:
- More research is needed to understand what works well and what doesn’t when using technology in teaching and learning.
- There should be more discussion around issues like bias and fairness in algorithms that make decisions about student outcomes.
In response, Emma Hardy MP commented: "I’m glad that this guidance has been updated but I do think there needs to be much more research done before we start relying heavily on algorithms making decisions about children’s education."
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