AI in Schools – Learning in a New Era

An exclusive conversation with

– Savio Suraj Victoria, a Headmaster of an Aided School

– Stella Ninoskha Dsouza, teacher at Manovikas English Medium School

– Shivani Prabhudessai, overall incharge of the robotics centre at Mahila Nutan School

Artificial Intelligence has now become an everyday word. It has long started becoming an important part of every classroom. Technology keeps improving with time. From interactive lessons to digital videos, quizzes, presentations, and so on, technology is helping educators take learning beyond regular school with just books, making it interesting and more engaging for students in the digital world today.

Stella Ninoshka Dsouza, a teacher at Manovikas English Medium School, says students today are naturally curious about what they see around them. “I have noticed students becoming more interested in technology and AI in recent years… Many use AI tools to assist them with coding, gaming, and their studies… ChatGPT and Gemini are now a part of their everyday lives,” she adds.

Technology can make lessons easier to understand with its capability when used correctly. “Teachers can generate videos and presentations using AI tools to simplify complex topics,” Stella believes.  It can also encourage better two-sided communication in a class, further enhancing understanding.

Savio Suraj Victoria, the headmaster of an aided school, also observed how quickly students adapt to technology. He says, “Students are growing up in a digital world, so technology and AI are naturally fascinating for them.”

Shivani Prabhudesai, Robotics Trainer at Mahila & Nutan English High School, says she has noticed that ”Coding, robotics, and sensor-based projects make learning hands-on and exciting for students. Smart-boards, videos, and presentations help explain concepts more clearly, making lessons engaging and encouraging active classroom participation.”

Savio and Stella both believe technology can help make lessons more engaging and interactive. However, he cautions that teachers must guide students to use technology responsibly and safely. He said, “They can teach students to evaluate online sources critically, set tech-free zones or times in class, help students balance screen time with other activities, and discuss cyberbullying and online etiquette.”

Stella believes that technology and AI will play a crucial role in the future of the education sector. She says, “AI can also aid in personalising learning by adapting lessons to the pace and ability of every student”. AI, she says, “can also assist teachers with tasks like grading, organising, and planning.” Savio also agrees with this and adds that “AI can adjust difficulty levels based on performance, suggest resources based on learning gaps, create customized learning plans, track progress, and adapt in real-time. It’s like having a personal tutor for each student. It’ll also automate admin tasks for teachers, freeing up time for students. AI can automate tasks like auto-grading quizzes and assignments, tracking attendance and sending alerts, generating reports, managing schedules, and timetables, reducing the clerical workload of teachers and school authorities. You can even have an AI robot teacher like Iris in every classroom.” As Shivani says, “Technology and AI can support personalised learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. As teachers, we must guide them to use technology responsibly for research, project work, and the development of essential digital skills.”