The role of artificial intelligence in education is a controversial subject today. Unfortunately, much of what is said in Christian circles is ignorant and irresponsible. Many have already decided that A.I. bad before they’ve even learned what it is or how it works. This negative opposition culture needs to be avoided or Christian children will be set at great disadvantages to their peers. This has been the norm for several generations.
As a positive alternative, I would like to recommend an excellent set of videos by Dr. Jeff Crume, who is a professor at the state university here in North Carolina and has worked for IBM for over 40 years. Dr. Crume is a very bright man with great expertise in technology, but he is also a great teacher. In these videos, he provides a wealth or well-organized information that offers us a very clear understanding of the role of artificial intelligence in education.
Even more importantly, as we reflect on Dr. Crume’s videos, we will see that classical Catholic studies will become more important than ever in the next generation.
Video #1: A.I. and the Future of Education
In this video, Dr. Crume describes the capabilities of artificial intelligence and how it will change the goals and methods of formal education in the future.
Video #2: Why AI Makes the Humanities More Important than Ever
In this video, Dr. Crume explains why artificial intelligence will cause STEM education be replaced by Humanities education in future generations.
I’d like to invite parents to watch these videos carefully and bring your thoughts and questions to our parent meetings.
God bless,
Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.
Headmaster
Classical Liberal Arts Academy
