School teachers to get AI training for smarter and tech-driven classrooms

NEW DELHI: School teachers in Delhi are set to undergo hands-on training to learn how to integrate Artificial Intelligence (Al) tools in their classrooms, use technology to personalise learning and make assessments more meaningful.

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‘The initiative will help teachers adopt new and innovative approaches to teaching, preparing students for a future shaped by digital learning, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, said in a circular released on Friday.

It will also help teachers to handle non-teaching tasks such as creating PowerPoint presentations, generating ideas for extracurricular activities and editing photos, an official stated.

‘The training will be held on October 8 and 9 under the ‘AIMediated Classroom Project, a special initiative designed to equip teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to effectively use Al in education, it said.

‘There are 1,075 government schools, 16,633 teachers and 8,24,224 students in Delhi government schools.