72 Reg 3 teachers trained in AI

Some 72 primary school teachers in Region Three successfully conducted a two-day workshop, facilitated by Senior Education Officer (IT Curriculum) Randolph Samaroo of the Education Ministry, through the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) IT Unit.

​Educators gained hands-on experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline lesson planning, tailor instruction to student needs, and create Open Educational Resources (OERs) to enhance classroom learning.
Earlier this month, President Dr Irfaan Ali had said that the growing use of AI in education demands a new approach to student assessment, as teachers face increasing challenges in determining whether students’ work reflects their own understanding and effort or is substantially produced by AI.
The Head of State made this revelation in a post on his social media page at the height of this year’s Teachers’ Day celebrations, seeking to bring greater attention to the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in education.
According to the Guyanese leader, the world of AI is bringing about a significant shift in education and changing how students understand and engage with basic lessons.
“Artificial intelligence, in particular, is changing how knowledge is accessed, understood and produced. Used wisely, it can assist teachers in preparing lessons, developing educational materials, adapting instruction to individual needs and making learning more interactive and engaging. But technology can never replace the teacher. It cannot replace the wisdom, judgement, empathy and understanding of a teacher.”
Using this as the basis of his remarks, President Ali said AI cannot replace the encouragement given to a struggling student, the recognition of a child’s potential, or the patience required to help students overcome difficulties. He noted that AI also presents new challenges for assessing students’ work.
“Teachers must increasingly determine whether an assignment reflects a student’s own understanding and effort or has been substantially produced by AI. This requires us to rethink not only how we assess learning but also what learning means in an age of artificial intelligence,” the president had noted.