Google for Education says it is redefining the role of technology in classrooms by actively involving teachers, students, parents, and administrators in the development and implementation of generative AI.
This approach, according to the search giant, ensures that AI tools are not only innovative but also align with the needs and expectations of the educational community.
The Role of Generative AI in Education
Google says that generative AI has the potential to transform education by providing personalized learning experiences, real-time feedback, and enhanced understanding of complex subjects. However, Google for Education understands that the effective integration of this technology requires a thoughtful and collaborative approach.
Community-Driven Development
To ensure their AI tools are effective and beneficial, Google for Education says that it has partnered with Google’s Responsible AI (RAI) and Technology & Society research teams. Through extensive engagements with high school students and their parents, Google has gathered valuable insights into how AI can best support educational outcomes.
Google’s Insights from the Field
Empowering Educators
“With generative AI at their side,” Google says, “teachers will be able to better serve students with a wide range of diverse needs and preferences, saving them time on administrative tasks and ultimately helping them focus on what they do best: inspiring and challenging students. Using their experience and soft skills like listening and empathy, teachers can create a haven where minds are opened and curiosity can thrive. When the best teachers are paired with the best tools, their students become unstoppable.”
Providing Real-Time Feedback for Parents
Parents appreciate the real-time feedback provided by generative AI, which allows them to monitor their children’s academic progress and intervene when necessary, Google says.
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