Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A civil society organization, Queen Mother\u2019s Universal Foundation, QMUF, has called on governments at all levels as well as stakeholders to prioritise technology in education by adopting AI-driven solutions.<\/p>\nThe CSO noted that AI can make education more accessible particularly for vulnerable children.<\/p>\n
Chairman, Board of Trustees at QMUF, Dr. Ukeme Umoren made the call on Saturday during a webinar to commemorate the International Day of Education and to discuss innovative ways to bridge educational gaps in Nigeria as the world draws closer to the United Nations Education for All (EFA) 2030 timeline.<\/p>\n
She said to achieve the 2030 target, there was need to upgrade the capacity of teachers through train-the-trainer workshops, and equip schools with ICT infrastructures to encourage more school days.<\/p>\n
According to her, \u201cEducation is a right and should not be a privilege, or option rather it should be a right that should be mandatory for every child regardless of their race, colour, creed, nationality, colour, status.<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore as an organisation, we believe this mandatory right should be made accessible to every child everywhere especially to those who do not have access.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe organisation also urged the government to prioritise technology in education by adopting AI-driven solutions, upgrade the capacity of teachers through train-the-trainer workshops, and equip schools with ICT infrastructures to encourage more school days.\u201d<\/p>\n
While decrying the alarming barriers preventing children from having access to education especially children in rural communities, Dr. Umoren noted that QMUF is committed to providing resources and championing advocacies that will lead to improved learning outcomes for marginalised children.<\/p>\n
Presenting a paper on \u2018The Future of Teaching: Will AI Replace Teachers in an Automated World?\u2019, Dr Emmanuel Umoh highlighted the important role teachers play by building a strong emotional connection, and fostering creativity, intelligence, empathy and human connection, and bringing context to learning with students, qualities that AI cannot replicate.<\/p>\n
While acknowledging concerns about AI\u2019s impact on teaching jobs, Dr. Umoh, a Senior Lecturer in the University of Uyo dispelled fears of AI replacing educators entirely.<\/p>\n
\u201cAI is here to complement, not replace, teachers. It can enhance the classroom experience through personalisation and efficiency, but it can never replace the human connection and empathy that teachers provide,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Nsisong Eyo in his presentation on \u2018How can Teachers leverage AI to Bridge Gaps in Education\u2019, outlined several AI-powered platforms and applications teachers can leverage to simplify tasks and lessons to provide tailored learning experiences.<\/p>\n
Eyo, a tech expert noted that the continuous advancement of AI and technology remains a serious threat to every sector, adding that teachers who intend to stay relevant must leverage AI and the gains it offers as it is here to stay.<\/p>\n
Speaking on \u2018AI and Equity: How Technology Can Promote Equal Access to Education\u2019, Ndifreke Enefiok stressed the importance of ensuring that the benefits of AI reaches rural and underserved communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAI has the potential to close the digital divide, but only if there is a deliberate effort to make it accessible. Governments and stakeholders must invest in infrastructure and training to ensure that no child is left behind in this technological revolution sweeping across the world,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
She however noted that while AI offers great potential for the education sector, human control and equity is important to ensure data privacy, discrimination and bias such as expensive digital products, data subscription and restrictions are eliminated to make AI and technology accessible and inclusive for people especially in rural communities.<\/p>\n
Other speakers such as Dr. Emmanuel Ekpenyong, Mr. Ubong Udofia and Engr. Ernest Udofot expressed concerns and called for the amplification of the key issues x-rayed through more strategic meetings, dialogue sessions, and commitment to addressing infrastructure deficits, digital inclusion, and teacher capacity-building.<\/p>\n
Source: Daily Post Nigeria<\/b><\/p>\n
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