AI in the Classroom
Ross Smith
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
DESCRIPTION
For thousands of years, education has been shaped by technology, from clay tablets and hornbooks to the printing press and now to digital learning platforms and remote education systems. As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in our daily lives, its role in education continues to explode. AI tools offer personalized instruction, streamlined administrative tasks, and enhanced student engagement, creating a learning environment tailored to individual needs.
This book offers a guide to AI understanding and implementation in the classroom and how it makes personalized learning practical, scalable, and achievable for all. Readers will understand how the advances in technology over time have led to improvements in education and how AI can enhance a personalized learning experience. The authors go in-depth to find the latest research to explore the implementation of AI strategies and technology in the classroom, along with the critical and increasingly important focus on security, privacy, and ethical concerns.
By the end of this book, the reader will have a robust understanding of AI and how it can help implement, facilitate, and augment personalized instruction strategies and techniques to support student learning and growth. The future of education is here, and it is intelligent, adaptive, and inspiring.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Leverage AI to personalize learning.
● Prepare students for an AI-integrated world.
● Define a path for educators to navigate their professional development.
● Clarify how this technology will influence administrators.
● Gain insights into the ethical considerations of AI use.
● How to communicate the benefits of AI to parents.
● Enhance student engagement.
● What to look out for to ensure student privacy.
Duration - 18h 2m.
Author - Ross Smith.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2026 BPB ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. DESCRIPTION For thousands of years, education has been shaped by technology, from clay tablets and hornbooks to the printing press and now to digital learning platforms and remote education systems. As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in our daily lives, its role in education continues to explode. AI tools offer personalized instruction, streamlined administrative tasks, and enhanced student engagement, creating a learning environment tailored to individual needs. This book offers a guide to AI understanding and implementation in the classroom and how it makes personalized learning practical, scalable, and achievable for all. Readers will understand how the advances in technology over time have led to improvements in education and how AI can enhance a personalized learning experience. The authors go in-depth to find the latest research to explore the implementation of AI strategies and technology in the classroom, along with the critical and increasingly important focus on security, privacy, and ethical concerns. By the end of this book, the reader will have a robust understanding of AI and how it can help implement, facilitate, and augment personalized instruction strategies and techniques to support student learning and growth. The future of education is here, and it is intelligent, adaptive, and inspiring. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Leverage AI to personalize learning. ● Prepare students for an AI-integrated world. ● Define a path for educators to navigate their professional development. ● Clarify how this technology will influence administrators. ● Gain insights into the ethical considerations of AI use. ● How to communicate the benefits of AI to parents. ● Enhance student engagement. ● What to look out for to ensure student privacy. Duration - 18h 2m. Author - Ross Smith. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025. Copyright - © 2026 BPB ©.
Language:
English
Title Page
Duration:00:00:21
Copyright Page
Duration:00:01:21
Dedication Page
Duration:00:00:19
Foreword
Duration:00:03:17
About the Authors
Duration:00:01:48
About the Reviewers
Duration:00:01:41
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:03:40
Preface
Duration:00:06:38
Table of Contents
Duration:00:19:29
1. AI and Personalized Learning
Duration:00:00:11
Introduction
Duration:00:02:01
Structure
Duration:00:00:23
Objectives
Duration:00:01:00
Evolution of education and learning methods
Duration:00:04:37
Real-time insights for tailored instruction
Duration:00:07:34
Squirrel AI, a case study on personalized learning
Duration:00:03:16
Personalized learning and AI
Duration:00:00:50
Adaptive learning systems and AI-driven platforms
Duration:00:02:24
Elementary and secondary education
Duration:00:00:35
Higher education
Duration:00:01:58
Special education
Duration:00:01:10
Empowering educators
Duration:00:02:00
Fostering student autonomy
Duration:00:00:48
Challenges and considerations
Duration:00:02:44
Best practices for implementation
Duration:00:01:29
Future of AI-based adaptive technologies
Duration:00:01:47
Plato’s vision of education
Duration:00:01:22
Role of education in a just society
Duration:00:01:51
AI’s potential to foster virtue and wisdom
Duration:00:02:07
Tests of wisdom and virtue
Duration:00:02:59
Balance of individuality and collective good
Duration:00:00:45
Case for personal growth
Duration:00:01:38
Case for the collective good
Duration:00:01:37
Reconciliation through AI by bridging the divide
Duration:00:01:49
Path forward
Duration:00:02:47
Role of AI in fostering independence
Duration:00:01:09
Developing a complete child through AI
Duration:00:01:13
Evolution of AI to reflect philosophical ideals
Duration:00:01:15
Supporting social-emotional learning
Duration:00:00:58
AI-driven holistic education across different cultures
Duration:00:01:23
Conclusion
Duration:00:02:22
Questions
Duration:00:01:54
Exercises
Duration:00:07:10
2. History of Technology in the Classroom
Duration:00:00:12
Overview of the history of education
Duration:00:03:57
Clay tablets
Duration:00:04:03
Abacus
Duration:00:00:44
Abacus in Mesopotamia
Duration:00:01:41
Abacus in China
Duration:00:04:38
Papyrus scrolls
Duration:00:02:53
Hornbooks
Duration:00:03:42
Gutenberg printing press in the 15th century
Duration:00:05:04
Blackboard in the 19th century
Duration:00:05:05
Magic lantern and slide projectors
Duration:00:03:35
John Dewey and his influence
Duration:00:03:02
Role of calculators in shaping a generation
Duration:00:03:16
Mechanical to electronic calculator
Duration:00:01:29
Early mechanical calculating devices
Duration:00:02:00
Advancements in mechanical calculators
Duration:00:01:41
Electromechanical calculators
Duration:00:00:59
Birth of electronic calculators
Duration:00:01:20
Rise of pocket calculators
Duration:00:01:20
1970s backlash against the electronic calculator
Duration:00:02:42
Programmable calculators and the dawn of graphing calculators
Duration:00:02:14
Digital integration in the 21st century
Duration:00:02:12
Overhead projectors in the mid-20th century
Duration:00:02:34
Radio in the early 20th century
Duration:00:06:06
Television in the mid-20th century
Duration:00:02:48
Sesame Street
Duration:00:01:56
Personal computers in the late 20th century
Duration:00:03:32
State of computers in classrooms today
Duration:00:01:46
Oregon Trail learning software
Duration:00:02:27
Internet in the late 20th century
Duration:00:01:34
Using technology to connect students
Duration:00:00:42
Case study: Skype in the Classroom program
Duration:00:03:22
3. AI-driven Assessment and Feedback Tools
Duration:00:00:12
Impact of AI on formative and summative assessments
Duration:00:01:26
Formative assessments powered by AI
Duration:00:08:21
Summative assessments utilizing AI
Duration:00:04:52
Types of AI-driven assessment tools
Duration:00:00:54
Automated grading systems
Duration:00:02:57
Adaptive testing platforms
Duration:00:01:43
Speech and language processing tools
Duration:00:01:59
Analytics dashboards
Duration:00:00:21
Monitoring progress
Duration:00:00:32
Visualizing student performance
Duration:00:02:12
Design principles for effective AI-based assessment
Duration:00:02:50
Validity and reliability
Duration:00:07:44
User experience
Duration:00:05:48
Role of AI in feedback mechanisms
Duration:00:03:35
Real-world applications
Duration:00:03:57
Challenges and considerations for implementing AI in assessments
Duration:00:01:51
Privacy and security
Duration:00:03:06
Ethical concerns
Duration:00:01:59
Overcoming resistance and building trust in AI systems
Duration:00:03:53
AI and the future of educational assessment
Duration:00:00:53
Emerging trends
Duration:00:00:22
Gamification and AI-driven assessments
Duration:00:03:44
Augmented reality assessments
Duration:00:01:22
Immersive learning environments
Duration:00:01:15
Predictive analytics to forecast student performance
Duration:00:00:28
Forecasting student performance
Duration:00:00:54
Addressing learning gaps proactively
Duration:00:02:17
Future of standardized testing
Duration:00:03:05
4. Successful AI Implementations
Duration:00:00:12
Criteria for success
Duration:00:03:34
Case study: Adaptive learning in a K-12 environment
Duration:00:00:33
Goals of adaptive learning initiative
Duration:00:01:02
Implementation details
Duration:00:01:45
Outcomes and observations
Duration:00:01:29
Challenges encountered
Duration:00:01:59
Key takeaways
Duration:00:01:29
Case study: AI-driven language tutoring for ELL students
Duration:00:01:06
Case study: Personalized feedback in higher education
Duration:00:01:39
Case study: AI-assisted collaborative projects
Duration:00:01:39
Case study: Remote learning and AI support
Duration:00:01:48
Common themes and best practices
Duration:00:00:43
Teacher training and professional development
Duration:00:01:32
Student engagement and ownership
Duration:00:01:13
Contextual adaptation
Duration:00:01:16
Ethical and equity considerations
Duration:00:02:12
Scalability and sustainability
Duration:00:03:37
5. Addressing Parental Concerns
Duration:00:00:14
Roots of parental concerns
Duration:00:01:31
Enduring impact of parental involvement
Duration:00:01:16
Psychological impact of AI-powered learning
Duration:00:05:12
Shaping parents’ views on AI
Duration:00:00:53
Past experiences shape parental concerns
Duration:00:01:49
Media reports and their impact on parental views
Duration:00:01:49
Broader societal concerns
Duration:00:01:36
Relevance to child development
Duration:00:01:42
Emotional development and real-life human connection
Duration:00:01:07
Cognitive development and critical thinking
Duration:00:01:14
Ethical considerations and the role of AI in shaping values
Duration:00:01:07
Call for thoughtful AI integration
Duration:00:01:01
Privacy and security concerns
Duration:00:00:38
Complexity of student data collection
Duration:00:01:08
Ownership and control over student data
Duration:00:01:30
Risks of data breaches and cybersecurity threats
Duration:00:03:23
Updated cybersecurity standards and best practices
Duration:00:01:53
Parental consent and transparency in AI use
Duration:00:01:07
Psychological impact of AI surveillance in education
Duration:00:01:16
Role of schools, policymakers, vendors, and AI developers
Duration:00:02:17
Equity, bias and fairness
Duration:00:03:55
Algorithmic bias and unfair categorization
Duration:00:04:45
Disproportionate impact on special education students
Duration:00:01:25
Socioeconomic disparities in AI-powered learning
Duration:00:01:34
Ensuring equity and fairness in AI implementation
Duration:00:01:48
Open communication on AI policies in schools
Duration:00:01:35
Balancing human connection and technology
Duration:00:03:46
Role of teachers as mentors and guides
Duration:00:00:57
Educators’ preferences
Duration:00:01:35
Students’ preferences
Duration:00:00:48
Parents’ preferences
Duration:00:01:19
Impact of AI on peer interaction and social skills
Duration:00:01:31
Emotional support and the limitations of AI
Duration:00:01:36
Finding a balance between AI and human interaction
Duration:00:02:50
Over-reliance on tech and screen time
Duration:00:01:14
Physical health
Duration:00:00:23
Mental well-being
Duration:00:00:38
Developmental milestones
Duration:00:00:35
Risks of increased screen time
Duration:00:01:28
Setting boundaries
Duration:00:01:36
Accuracy, reliability and feedback quality
Duration:00:01:33
Flawed objectivity of AI feedback
Duration:00:02:24
Human element of context, encouragement and growth
Duration:00:01:16
Dangerous push for AI-first education
Duration:00:01:01
Nurturing creativity and play
Duration:00:01:38
Risk of replacing hands-on learning
Duration:00:02:37
Importance of creativity and play in learning
Duration:00:01:26
Balancing educational approaches
Duration:00:02:27
Ethical considerations and governance
Duration:00:02:18
Need for ethical governance
Duration:00:01:52
Alignment with parents
Duration:00:00:49
Building trust with responsibility
Duration:00:01:27
Unequal access and digital divide
Duration:00:03:58
Algorithmic decision-making and its long-term consequences
Duration:00:01:49
Being inclusive
Duration:00:00:49
Collaborating with parents and communities
Duration:00:02:31
Building shared responsibility
Duration:00:03:09
6. AI for Diverse Learning Needs
Duration:00:00:13
Defining diverse learners in the AI age
Duration:00:11:21
Personalization and differentiation
Duration:00:13:28
Language and communication enhancements
Duration:00:00:53
Translation
Duration:00:01:59
Speech tools
Duration:00:01:50
Writing tools
Duration:00:01:20
Text and speech
Duration:00:01:40
Alternative communication
Duration:00:02:31
Challenges
Duration:00:03:50
Accessibility and special needs support
Duration:00:18:16
Early intervention and collaboration
Duration:00:15:35
AI for better teaching by empowering educators
Duration:00:01:02
Dashboards and analytics
Duration:00:01:34
Assessment and grading
Duration:00:01:52
Lesson planning
Duration:00:01:59
Professional development
Duration:00:08:43
Ethical oversight
Duration:00:01:29
Ethical and practical considerations
Duration:00:00:57
Data privacy and security
Duration:00:00:49