This week we discussed artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and how these impact the modern classroom. I didn’t know a lot about either of these things or how they are being used in classrooms around the world, so this was a very interesting class for me!

Artificial intelligence is a vast collection of computer technologies that are able to perform tasks in the same way as humans. Everyday, we are interacting with artificial intelligence technology without even giving it a second thought. Common artificial intelligence technology includes web searches, google suite, voice recognition, face recognition, and social feeds. Artificial intelligence can already create art, write music, learn to play video games, read lips, and write stories and more artificial intelligence technologies are in the midst of being developed by large companies like Google and Meta. Some schools in China have stated using advanced artificial intelligence in schools, but it is still unclear if Canadian schools will follow suit and incorporate artificial intelligence technology into the classroom. (Photo by Owen Beard on Unsplash).

Augmented reality is when a real world environment is visible on or enhanced by technology. Augmented reality can be as simple as viewing 3D objects on your smartphone or tablet or as complex as seeing real world environments enhanced by technology through a pair of glasses or on a headset. Unlike artificial intelligence, augmented reality is already being used in Canadian schools. In class this week, we watched a video of students using augmented reality technology to create an online bank of museum artifacts that you could view as 3D objects. (Photo by Patrick Schneider on Unsplash)

I personally have very little experience with artificial intelligence and augmented reality, however, I am excited to keep learning about this new technology as it is developed and potentially use some in my future classroom.