AI in the Classroom

For thousands of years, education has been shaped by technology, from clay tablets and hornbooks to the printing press and now to digital learning platforms and remote education systems. As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in our daily lives, its role in education continues to explode. AI tools offer personalized instruction, streamlined administrative tasks, and enhanced student engagement, creating a learning environment tailored to individual needs.

This book offers a guide to AI understanding and implementation in the classroom and how it makes personalized learning practical, scalable, and achievable for all. Readers will understand how the advances in technology over time have led to improvements in education and how AI can enhance a personalized learning experience. The authors go in-depth to find the latest research to explore the implementation of AI strategies and technology in the classroom, along with the critical and increasingly important focus on security, privacy, and ethical concerns.

By the end of this book, the reader will have a robust understanding of AI and how it can help implement, facilitate, and augment personalized instruction strategies and techniques to support student learning and growth. The future of education is here, and it is intelligent, adaptive, and inspiring.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Leverage AI to personalize learning.
● Prepare students for an AI-integrated world.
● Define a path for educators to navigate their professional development.
● Clarify how this technology will influence administrators.
● Gain insights into the ethical considerations of AI use.
● How to communicate the benefits of AI to parents.
● Enhance student engagement.
● What to look out for to ensure student privacy.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Written for educators, administrators, advanced students, parents, and policymakers looking to embrace the future of education. This book will empower educators and administrators to build an innovative and inclusive educational environment with the assistance of AI. Parents will benefit through deepening their understanding of AI and how it guides students toward success.

1. AI and Personalized Learning
2. History of Technology in the Classroom
3. AI-driven Assessment and Feedback Tools
4. Successful AI Implementations
5. Addressing Parental Concerns
6. AI for Diverse Learning Needs
7. Preparing for an AI-driven Workforce
8. AI-enhanced Professional Development for Educators
9. AI in Supporting Social-emotional Learning
10. Data Security and Ethical Considerations in AI
11. Future of AI in the Classroom

● Ross Smith is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Ross is a published author and holds seven software patents. He co-founded the Future World Alliance, a nonprofit committed to responsible AI for the next generation and is also a co-founder of the Seattle Women in Tech – a non-profit dedicated to connecting Women in Tech across industries in Seattle. He is currently the worldwide support leader of the AI First Team at Microsoft and Ph.D. scholar at University College Dublin, focused on AI, automation, worker displacement, and the future of work.

● Mayte Cubino is a published author and the director of strategy and programs in the AI First team at Microsoft and serves as the site lead and board member of Microsoft Portugal. With 20 years of experience in customer service and support roles at Cisco and Microsoft, Mayte is an AI enthusiast and patent holder. Her passion for people and technology has driven her to lead and sponsor numerous award-winning initiatives around diversity and inclusion, being recognized in 2016 with the European Disability Champion award for her work in raising awareness about hidden disabilities and workplace adjustments.

● Emily McKeon is a published author and communication director at Microsoft focused on global strategic business and executive communications designed to strengthen employee engagement and drive value for the customer service and support business. She has vast communication experience and a strong depth of knowledge in customer support, global diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement.