Ted Talk
Marc Natanagara compares AI’s rise in education to the way this earlier invention transformed how students accessed information in the late 20th century.
What is the internet?
The subjects that saw the strongest gains with the AI platform
What is STEM (math & science)?
This risk of deep learning systems arises when models produce convincing but inaccurate information, potentially misleading students and undermining independent learning.
What is AI hallucination?
According to the study, the AI-driven learning platform improved grades by about this percentage compared to traditional instruction.
What is 25 percent?
The number of students in the experimental group.
What is 192 students?
5 characteristics of AI based learning
What is Experience, Meaning, Connections, Feelings & Application?
Teachers noticed students showed better ______ of complex material, not just memorization.
What is understanding and retention?
This challenge of AI dialogue systems can reduce students’ ability to evaluate information independently, leading to diminished critical thinking skills.
What is overreliance on AI?
The paper warns that without equitable access to AI tools, this long-standing social issue could widen instead of shrink.
What is the digital divide?
The two deep learning algorithms powered the AI-driven platform.
What are CNNs and RNNs?
Natanagara stresses that while AI excels at speed and data analysis, it cannot replicate these deeply human skills, which remain central to education.
What are empathy, ethics, and creativity?
This variable was “positively correlated with better academic outcomes” with β = 0.62.
What is engagement levels?
The university from which Andrew graduated with a bachelor's degree.
What is Southwest Baptist University?
Educators in the study noted that one major barrier to adopting AI-driven platforms wasn’t just technology, but the difficulty of adapting this part of their job.
What is pedagogy, or teaching methods?
The statistical tests used to compare grades, engagement metrics, and test scores.
What are Independent sample t-tests, ANOVA, and regression analysis?