Abstract
Teaching practices in classrooms have evolved dramatically—from traditional content delivery to content curation and now moving towards content creation with the support of artificial intelligence (AI). We may classify the various advancements in teaching into three or four major phases in the history of education: (a) The era of chalk and talk; (b) the introduction of smart classrooms or the pre-COVID phase; (c) post-COVID phase—concentrated on curation of content by teachers; (d) the AI phase—creation of content. In the 20th century, teachers were the primary source of information, delivering knowledge through lectures, chalk and talk. The arrival of the internet and digital platforms shifted the role of teachers towards curating resources and relevant content from vast online repositories. Today, AI is driving a new phase—teachers and students collaboratively creating content. AI-powered simulations enable educators to design personalised lesson materials, quizzes and learning experiences within minutes. A 2024 HolonIQ survey found that 48% of teachers in developed countries use AI to generate teaching aids, while pilot projects in Finland and Singapore show AI reducing lesson prep time by up to 30%. In this article, we will discuss if AI is really going to replace teachers or is it just an extension of their creativity in the classroom.
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