Empowering educators with AI is a crucial step towards providing access to quality learning resources and ensuring equitable opportunities for all students. 

Over the years, several initiatives have been mushrooming in the space. For instance, The Connect Institute’s Ujjwal Shiksha recently empowered educators to customise their teaching methodologies. This would ensure that each student’s unique learning requirements are addressed, thus optimising their academic and personal growth. 

Here, they are redefining student assessments through data and analytics, and providing educators with comprehensive insights into students’ overall performance. This data-driven approach enables them to design personalised plans, ensuring that every student receives the necessary support to improve. 

Working along similar lines, the Bharti Airtel Foundation has introduced ‘TheTeacherApp’, a platform for teachers to explore and learn high-quality content. 

At The Rising 2024, Mamta Saikia, CEO of Bharti Airtel Foundation, highlighted the organisation’s progress, stating, “We designed the app acknowledging the demand for high-quality information and a safe place to connect with other educators. 

“Initially, we collaborated with 15,000 teachers in rural areas. Within 6-8 months, the number has surged to 35,000 teachers actively participating. Remarkably, these educators have also played a significant role in crafting courses for our educational app”, she added. 

Another interesting initiative is Infinity Learn’s VISTA (Virtual Intelligent System for Tailored Academics), designed to harness AI to address the issues encountered by both educators and learners. The objective of the initiative is to “Empower Educators for Tomorrow”. 

From conceptualising lesson plans to identifying resources and extracting insights, the tool ensures educators are equipped with the most-advanced digital tools, enabling them to recalibrate their teaching strategies for a new era. 

AI for Education

Promising a new frontier in learning, Khanmigo, an AI-powered teaching assistant built upon OpenAI’s large language model, was launched in March 2023. Functioning as a virtual tutor, the Khan Academy-built teaching assistant embodies the qualities of a nurturing teacher, guiding students through their learning endeavours with precision and care. 

Utilising advanced AI algorithms, Khanmigo tailors its approach to each student, providing customised pathways to understanding and mastery. Just like a dedicated educator, Khanmigo leads individual learners toward the correct answers through a series of logical and educational steps, fostering knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 

Can India Close the Literacy Gap Book?

As per the 2011 Census data, the literacy rate stood at 84.1% in urban areas, whereas it was notably lower at 68.9% in rural regions. Therefore, integrating AI technology into education becomes crucial to narrow this gap and equip every child with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital era. 

In 2023, CBSE incorporated AI as a skill module for Grades 6–8 and as a skill subject for Grades 9–12. Currently, several organisations are developing virtual assistants for educators, parents, and students to enhance learning experiences. 

These advancements include personalised tutoring for individual students, translating textbooks into local dialects to break language barriers, and updating educational resources to align with current curriculum standards.

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