University set to use robot to teach
One of the renowned universities in the world is set to introduce a robot as one of the teachers or instructor in the institution.
According to the reports, the use of the artificial intelligence in teaching will breach the gap between teacher to student ratio.
Harvard University is taking a bold step in its computer science education. Starting this fall, one of its most popular courses will be taught by an artificial intelligence (AI) instructor.
University set to use robot to teach
Harvard University announced that one of its courses would be taught by a robot instructor. The artificial intelligence instructor aims to provide personalised and individualised support for every student. According to the management, the robot instructor is not not perfect it has short comings hence the students will be expected to think critically and verify information.
CS50 is an introductory-level coding course that attracts thousands of students every year, both on campus and online. The coursecourse is known for its innovative use of software tools and platforms to enhance the learning experience.
However, this year, the course will go even further by employing a robot teacher to deliver lectures, answer questions, and assess students’ code. The course’s professor, David Malan, said that the goal of using AI is to provide personalized and individualized support for every student in CS50, regardless of their pace and style of learning.
University set to use robot to teach
Malan also said that the use of artificial intelligence is an evolution of the course’s tradition of incorporating new software technologies.
Professor David Malan further added that the robot teacher will not replace the human staff, but rather complement them by reducing their workload and allowing them to spend more time with students in a mentorship role.
