Summary
Schools in the UK are testing AI technology, including deepfake avatars, to help with teaching. The goal is to reduce teacher workload and improve education quality, but there are differing opinions on its effectiveness and impact on teacher-student relationships.
Key Facts
- Schools in the UK are using AI, including virtual teachers and deepfake avatars, in classrooms.
- The UK government believes AI can transform education and help reduce teacher workload.
- Some teachers and unions are concerned that AI cannot replace the in-person teacher-student relationship.
- The Valley Leadership Academy uses a remote maths teacher for some students, leading to teacher strikes.
- AI systems at Great Schools Trust help with marking assessments and planning lessons.
- Deepfake technology is used for personalized feedback and translation for students and parents.
- The use of deepfake technology is optional for teachers and aims to support, not replace, them.
