– Ali tells regional ministerial summit
President Irfaan Ali is urging educators in the Caribbean not to be unduly apprehensive about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on traditional teaching methods, but to embrace its challenges and opportunities as a tool for progress and potential to revolutionise personalised learning.
The Head of State voiced this sentiment during his virtual address to the Fourth Annual Ministerial Summit on Educational Transformation in the Caribbean held in Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday last, where he highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing education, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing role of AI and technology.
President Ali acknowledged the impact of the pandemic on education, noting the shift to online learning and the struggles faced by both teachers and students in adapting to digital instruction. He noted the need to address the learning loss experienced during the pandemic and the lingering effects on academic performance.