Artificial intelligence has been all the rage these years, which brings different opportunities and challenges to various industries, including the education sector. In the digital age, artificial intelligence has become a compelling technology. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing revolutionary changes in the education field. AI technology not only provides new tools and resources for teachers and students but also changes teaching methods and learning experiences.
With the advancement of technology, schools have begun to introduce generative AI to enhance teaching effectiveness and foster the whole-person development of students. Although the application of generative AI in education is controversial, some schools are being innovative and breaking traditions. For example, Ling To Catholic Primary School has introduced specialized generative AI to teach students relevant AI concepts. This helps develop students' information literacy in using tools. Students need to learn from mistakes because the specialized generative AI will generate incorrect answers. It requires students to verify the information before use, thus promoting learning and developing positive values.
The application of AI in education is not limited to promoting teaching and learning but also fosters the all-round development of students. Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School is the first school in Hong Kong to use ChatGPT to create a library classification system. Students can chat with ChatGPT in the system and get Chinese and English book recommendations for reading. This intelligent reading exploration system is popular among students. It can provide students with the most suitable books and also develop reading habits, making reading an essential part of student life.
Furthermore, AI can optimize school management and organize daily school operations. Schools often face cumbersome administrative tasks and resource allocation problems. AI can offer automated and intelligent solutions. For example, St. Hilary's Kindergarten and Primary Section use an AI system to draft school notices. The principal or staff only need to check the information. If the content does not meet the requirements, they can ask the AI to rewrite it, which is more efficient than manual methods. It saves a lot of time and labour costs. Moreover, AI can also help schools optimize resource allocation and improve administrative efficiency.
To sum up, AI technology can enhance teaching quality, whole-person development of students, and school management. This technology brings more teaching resources and tools to schools that improve operational efficiency. Besides, it also offers personalized learning experiences for students. Schools in Hong Kong should actively adopt AI technology to promote continuous innovation and progress in education by embracing the new era of AI in education.