Does artificial intelligence get an A ? The Star

Artificial intelligence is making its way into the classroom -- but don't expect to see teachers replaced by robots any time soon (although their teaching assistants might be). While still in its infancy, AI is starting to influence the way teachers teach and the way learners learn. While the concept of adaptive learning isn't new -- where course content is adapted to the needs of the learner -- AI will make this much more personalized. "The traditional textbook business model is pretty much dead," says Michael Bliemel, dean of the Faculty of Business and Information Technology at Ontario Tech University. To remain relevant, publishers are investing in adaptive learning and, in some cases, incorporating AI.