AI in the Adult Classroom: how to embrace personalised learning without losing control
Using AI in the adult classroom can save time, support personalised learning, and build learner independence. And it can be particularly useful in helping transform mixed-ability adult classrooms.
But how can you get the right balance between using AI to personalise learning alongside your own individual teaching methods?
We have put together some simple steps to using AI in the adult classroom.
1. Personalise lesson planning your way
Lesson planning can be time-consuming, and even if you've taught the class before you will still need to spend time tailoring the tasks to the specific group. AI can generate a lesson plan based on your syllabus and fill it with tasks. You can use it to tweak activities based upon where your learners may need extra practise or the types of activities they enjoy most. Using AI in this way to personalise learning not only helps learners to get their best results and save you time but also enables you to control learning in the classroom.
Online adult courses such as Pivot English will help you save and personalise learning, using advanced AI to identify each learner’s unique challenges and provide tailored activities in real time without losing control.
2. Use automated AI feedback to empower your teaching
One of the best ways in which AI can be used in the adult classroom to personalise learning is using it to provide deep, data-driven insights through automated feedback. This helps save teachers time, removing the need to individually mark learner work whilst also providing immediate feedback to both teachers and learners on their progress.
Some courses such as Macmillan English Campus 25 go one step further, enabling teachers to view learner attempts at each exercise alongside their completed activities, helping to identify at-risk learners and allowing educators to adapt their teaching and provide targeted support.
3. Maximise flexibility with on-demand support
AI tools can help learners move at their own individual pace which is particularly important in mixed ability classrooms. For adult learners who may need to juggle work and life commitments, having instant, on-demand support outside of the classroom will also help them access what they need, when they need it to progress with their learning.
While your learners may decide to explore AI tools directly, it is essential that teachers are on hand to support when needed. Showing your learners how to get the most out of AI tools during your lessons will help their independent learning and help them achieve their best outcomes.
Pivot English Advanced AI features in-built tips and support offering complete flexibility for both learners and teachers, providing answers to learner’s questions as they learn without delaying progress. Its unique balance between flexible teacher-led instruction and AI-powered independent learning allows students to progress at their own pace with personalised lessons. This self-paced, blended learning course helps teachers embrace personalised learning whilst also maintaining control.
4. Use AI to engage every learner
Every learner will have their own unique learning style and this is particularly true for adult learners who may have had different life experiences.
AI enhances inclusive learning by providing personalised learning paths to engage every learner, creating adaptive content that meets individual needs and offering instant support and feedback. For teachers, it can also quickly identify learners who may need extra support so they can provide targeted interventions that cater to their specific learning needs and challenges, before they become disengaged.
Embracing AI in the classroom benefits all
Embracing AI in the classroom benefits both adult learners and teachers.
AI tools boost learner motivation and make the learning experience more engaging by providing content and support specifically designed for individual needs and interests, leading to better learner outcomes.
Teachers play a very important role in implementing personalised learning and shaping the curriculum for learners based on their individual needs. With instant access to data, they are able to leverage data-driven insights to design and implement customized learning paths and support every student as they learn.
By embracing AI, teachers are able to guide students through their personalised learning paths, acting as mentors and co-learners rather than just instructors. By empowering students with choice and agency over their learning, teachers can foster greater motivation and ownership of their educational journey whilst continuing to guide students on their path to success.