Teachers: The missing link in personalised learning
This article argues that personalized learning is a teaching skill rather than a software feature, criticizing the over-reliance on ed-tech tools. It suggests that while AI and dashboards are useful, they cannot replace the nuanced understanding that human teachers provide.
Why it matters
It challenges the current trend of prioritizing hardware and software investment over teacher training in the education sector.
Personalisation: this word has come up with increasing frequency in conversations with school leaders over the past year, one word has come up with increasing frequency. The discussion often moves quickly to technology. AI tutors, adaptive platforms, and real-time dashboards promise to help schools understand what every child needs and respond accordingly. Perhaps, the bigger question is whether the question itself is being asked in the right order.
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