Turing Lecture - Is Education AI-Ready?

This course explores the current and future role of AI in transforming the education system, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The learning outcomes include understanding the application of AI in education, exploring how AI can support teachers and learners, and considering the potential for AI to enable all learners to achieve their full potential. The course teaches about the ways AI can open up the 'black box' of learning, providing detailed insights into students' progress intellectually, emotionally, and socially. The teaching method involves a lecture format with examples of AI systems in education. The intended audience includes educators, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and education.