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27/7/23, 19:18 Generative AI: Education In The Age Of Innovation
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Generative AI: Education In

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Geoffrey Alphonso Forbes Councils Member

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Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO at Alef Education.
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The intelligence contained within artificial intelligence (AI) has

been making significant leaps and bounds very recently, with
generative AI becoming one of the most popular topics in the
tech industry. Generative AI like ChatGPT has the potential to
transform various industries, including education, potentially
bringing the sector forward into an increasingly more
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technologically-heavy future for all the good and the bad that it
brings.
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Use Cases And Benefits Of Generative AI In

Education
The potential applications of generative AI in the education
sector are endless, with personalized learning content being one
of many possibilities floating around the market. Experts believe
that creating new and exciting products that utilize generative AI
will better allow educators to create engaging and interactive
learning experiences to help foster growth in their students.
Examples of generative AI use cases in education include:
• Generating questions for students to answer based on their

current level of understanding and achievement.
• Generating personalized study plans for students based on their

performance and strengths/weaknesses.
• Creating engaging and interactive learning activities, such as

games and simulations, to help students understand complex
concepts.
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• Generating real-time feedback and assessments, allowing

teachers to quickly identify areas where students need additional
support.
Generative AI essentially produces content (e.g., text, images,

audio, video) for the digital publishing industry in education,
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which can have huge cost reduction benefits. Furthermore, for
personalized learning, generative AI potentially enables the
provision of step-by-step problem-solving hints and feedback to
learners. If designed well to encourage learner skill development,
this could really help address teacher-related challenges, as AI
can replace teacher tasks to provide individualized, real-time
feedback. This is real, personalized learning.
Challenges And Limitations Of Generative

AI In Education
While generative AI in education has numerous benefits, we must
also remain aware and vigilant for potential drawbacks. One
concern is the potential for bias in generated educational content,
as the algorithms are only as unbiased as the data they are
trained on. It is not impossible for a generative AI program that
was created to be utilized by a particular group of students based
on their race, gender or socioeconomic status could reinforce
negative stereotypes and negatively impact their learning
experience. Above all else, we must ensure generative AI systems
are designed and programmed to be inclusive and equitable for
all users.
Additionally, while generative AI systems may have seemingly

endless applications in education, they may lack the creativity
and originality human teachers and educators can provide. While
humans can have boundless creativity and ingenuity, generative
AI systems are limited by the data they have been provided,
meaning they may lack the ability to produce content that is
innovative or outside the box. So while generative AI may be the
next big thing in education, we must remember that educators
continue to play an invaluable and irreplaceable role in the
learning process.
The potential for students to use and perhaps even rely too
heavily on the technology to provide immediate answers and
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solutions will most certainly come up when addressing the use of
AI in education, with many people fearing students will use
generative AI to cheat. However, the real question is how to
leverage generative AI to benefit learner skill development from
now to the next 10 years. When introducing AI products into the
classroom, care must be taken to ensure the technology does not
hinder students' development of critical thinking and problem-
solving skills or undermine the integrity of student work.
The digital divide between students with and without access to

technology may also be exacerbated by the use of generative AI in
education, potentially widening the learning gap for underserved
and minority students. A good product that properly utilizes
generative AI's capacity to benefit education requires "capacity"
and visionary leadership support. "Capacity" means a team of
educated domain experts who understand the potential of
generative AI, data scientists and engineers who know how to
work with domain experts to explore that potential and iterate on
solutions. Leadership is extremely essential to connect these
experts and provide the necessary resources and support to make
this happen.
Future Implications Of Generative AI In

Education
Education is rapidly evolving, and generative AI is likely to play a

major role in shaping its future. We can anticipate seeing cutting-
edge generative AI applications in education as the technology
develops. For instance, generative AI could be used to create
virtual teachers that would provide students with 24/7 support,
allowing them to learn at their own pace and on their own
schedule. This could be particularly beneficial for students in
remote or underserved areas who may not have access to

traditional classroom-based education.
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Generative AI could also be used to create adaptive learning

experiences that would adjust in real time to students' needs and
abilities. This could be done by using generative AI systems to
analyze students' learning patterns and preferences and then
adapting the content and teaching methods accordingly. This
would allow students to receive more targeted and effective
support and achieve better learning outcomes.
When it comes to best practices for using generative AI in

education, there is not much established yet, as this is a new
domain with many possibilities. However, as industry leaders, to
address potential ethical and privacy concerns and to develop
solutions that benefit human development for the upcoming
decade, it is important to build the "capacity" and vision to
connect cross-disciplinary experts to explore, iterate and test
with pilot users before launching in education systems. This is
the only way to embrace technology and build solutions that
benefit learners and teachers. I believe the industry has the
advantage and ability to do so.
Conclusion
On the whole, generative AI has the potential to complement
educators and the EdTech sector in a multitude of creative and
time-saving ways, revolutionizing the traditional classroom
setting. However, there is no reward without risk, and education
stakeholders must remain vigilant of potential drawbacks and
challenges related to bringing generative AI solutions into
schools.
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27/7/23, 19:18 Generative AI: Education In The Age Of Innovation

Generative AI: Education In

Geoffrey Alphonso Forbes Councils Member

Mar 3, 2023, 08:45am EST

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO at Alef Education.

The intelligence contained within artificial intelligence (AI) has

Use Cases And Benefits Of Generative AI In

Examples of generative AI use cases in education include:

• Generating questions for students to answer based on their

• Generating personalized study plans for students based on their

• Creating engaging and interactive learning activities, such as

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• Generating real-time feedback and assessments, allowing

Generative AI essentially produces content (e.g., text, images,

Challenges And Limitations Of Generative

Additionally, while generative AI systems may have seemingly

The digital divide between students with and without access to

Future Implications Of Generative AI In

Education is rapidly evolving, and generative AI is likely to play a

remote or underserved areas who may not have access to

Generative AI could also be used to create adaptive learning

When it comes to best practices for using generative AI in

Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for

Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn. Check out my website.

Geoffrey Alphonso BETA

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO at Alef Education. Read Geoffrey Alphonso's full

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