Letter of the Day | Artificial intelligence can be a formidable tool in ...
Recently, at the Jamaica Teachers Annual Conference, Education Minister Donna Morris Dixon spoke about the testing of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist teachers. These remarks by the minister are certainly encouraging and signal the intention of stakeholders to actively seek modern trends to enhance education.
AI tools should be pursued by stakeholders with the intention of improving both teacher and student performance. Although some schools are advanced in implementing AI tools, students who are not exposed to artificial intelligence would greatly benefit from the introduction of these tools in their schools.
Enhancing Education with AI Tools
There are AI tools, such as software and apps that can be used to assist students to achieve competency in critical subjects. Students can be taught to read and also to compute mathematical solutions. Additionally, students at the university level can be allowed to access apps, such as ChatGPT, Meta AI, and Deepseek, to assist in understanding content.
AI tools can significantly enhance the teaching and learning experience for both teachers and students. Teachers also would benefit from AI tools, which could help them to effectively balance their work life. AI tools, such as 
Curipod, Education Copilot, and Gradescope, can be used to buffer the overwhelming tasks which sometimes detract from the quality of service offered by teachers. Teachers need AI to assist with tasks such as grades monitoring; this allows teachers to effectively plan and implement useful interventions for students.
Benefits for Teachers
But, can AI replace teachers? Can AI reduce students' capabilities? AI is designed to assist humans. Artificial intelligence tools would improve performance among teachers and students. Teachers will be able to access modern trends and skills while students will benefit from the teacher’s improved teaching environment. AI can be a motivating factor for the 21st-century learner.
AI in Education
But, can AI replace teachers? Can AI reduce students' capabilities? AI is designed to assist humans. Artificial intelligence tools would improve performance among teachers and students. Teachers will be able to access modern trends and skills while students will benefit from the teacher’s improved teaching environment. AI can be a motivating factor for the 21st-century learner.
Conclusion
The government and educational stakeholders should continue to explore the array of AI tools to help Jamaica adapt to artificial intelligence.
