Use of English

AI in the Classroom

Artificial intelligence is (0) BECOMING a familiar part of education, from grammar-checking tools to apps that create practice tests. Supporters say AI can help teachers by taking (1) .......... routine tasks, such as marking short quizzes, and by offering students instant feedback. However, the real impact depends (2) .......... how schools use it. If students rely on AI to do their homework, they may stop thinking for themselves. On the other hand, when AI is used (3) .........., it can encourage independent learning: a student can ask for extra explanations, get examples at the right level, and practise until they feel confident. Teachers also need to be careful about accuracy. AI sometimes produces answers that sound convincing but are (4) .......... wrong. That is why many schools are teaching students to check sources and to (5) .......... information before trusting it. There are also concerns about fairness. Not every family can (6) .......... the latest devices or paid software, so schools must make sure technology does not (7) .......... the gap between students. In the end, AI is a tool: it can save time and open new possibilities, but only if it is used with (8) .......... and clear rules.