The world we live in is always rapidly changing. It is just like the world of Artificial intelligence (AI). So I decided, along with my team I\u2019m working with, to look at some new learning on Artificial intelligence (AI). We looked at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and their 2023 International Conference on AI in Work, Innovation, Productivity, and Skills (OECD, 2023) event. This event had many recorded sessions on various artificial intelligence-related topics. I viewed sessions on the impact of AI on the workplace: ChatGPT, PISA and the Future of Education and Can AI improve access to the labour market for people with disabilities? Each of these sessions struck a chord with me personally. I share some of what I have learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The first session that caught my eye was entitled ChatGPT, PISA and the Future of Education. This one interested me both as an educator and a graduate student. The OECD just released a report, \u201cIs Education Losing the Race with Technology? AI\u2019s Progress in Maths and Reading,\u201d and discussed some of that report. The results showed that AI is improving with every advancement, especially in text-only questions. The experts believe that we need to embrace the new technology and need ways to leverage it. Some exciting points around curriculum design are essential to look at. Curriculum development is usually a slow process and may need to change to keep up with the changes in AI. The other considerations that need to be thought about are<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have yet to think about policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The second session I viewed was entitled Can AI improve access to the labour market for People with Disabilities? As many know, people with disabilities have more difficulty finding employment. However, as the experts pointed out, it all comes down to inclusion and equity. I discovered that many AI-centred invents are already used for people with disabilities. In addition, some tools help people get jobs and help them with the skills to keep and maintain those jobs. The experts on the panel pointed out how AI tools can help to level the playing field for so many people with disabilities. This made me think about the AI tools I use daily to help with my writing and how we can all benefit from them. The key is ensuring AI tools are affordable and accessible to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0After watching these sessions on AI, I want to learn more about AI when it comes to education around inclusion and equity. How can we ensure everything gets a proper education with the assistance of AI? How do you make sure everything has access to AI tools? What benefits does every student gain from AI as part of their education? What must be the starting point? It is up to the current educational leaders to continue to raise the bar for our current and future students.
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References<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bruniges, M. et al. (2023, March 27-30). ChatGPT, PISA and the Future of Education. [Conference session]. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development annual conference, online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fitzpatrick, D. et al. (2023, March 27-30). Can AI improve access to the labour market for people with disabilities? [Conference session]. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development annual conference, online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n