US Education Revolution: AI-Powered Platform Addresses Learning Gaps
San Jose, California, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Educators across the United States are facing unprecedented challenges as they strive to bridge the learning gaps that have been amplified by the pandemic lockdown. Recent studies have revealed a sharp decline in reading and math competency rates among US students during the Covid pandemic. Experts warn that without intervention, it could take years for affected students, especially those who were already struggling prior to the lockdowns, to catch up.
In response to these challenges, Silicon Valley-based technology education company Afficient Academy has emerged with innovative solutions to help rectify the situation nationwide. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI), Afficient is aiding educators in recovering lost ground. Although AI has become commonplace in various industries, Dr. Jiayuan Fang, the founding CEO of Afficient Academy, highlights its underutilization in the education sector.
Dr. Fang expresses excitement about the completion of pilot agreements with several schools, indicating that the program will be implemented in the next academic year. Furthermore, Afficient is engaging with more schools and educators to enhance student performance across the board. Dr. Fang articulates their eagerness to collaborate with schools in order to improve student outcomes.
The primary issue that Afficient’s AI-powered methodology seeks to address is the foundational variance of learning skills within the same class of students. Foundational variance refers to the learning gaps carried over from previous years, which can also be influenced by past educational experiences and further exacerbated by factors such as the pandemic lockdown and teacher shortages.
Teachers face the daunting task of designing their teaching strategies to cater to diverse needs, as not all students are ready to tackle new material due to various learning gaps. Individualizing instruction to address these learning gaps is an immense challenge for teachers. Dr. Fang emphasizes that an AI-based tool is ideal for filling individual learning gaps through personalized learning, highlighting the critical importance of personalized learning paths and starting points to meet the unique needs of each student. Compared to other programs on the market, Afficient Academy’s AI-powered learning platform is ideally suited to solve this problem by effectively identifying and addressing learning gaps, ensuring students reach grade-level standards.
Afficient Academy’s AI-based learning methodology has received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and offers personalized, result-oriented, and self-paced learning that makes studying engaging and enjoyable. The program begins with an online diagnostic test that assesses each child’s skill gaps and determines their starting grade and level. Subsequently, the program intelligently creates a personalized learning path with exercises designed to ensure the acquisition, practice, and mastery of all necessary skills. As children progress through each grade with their optimized learning path, they achieve high marks. The program also enables instant progress monitoring through a dedicated app, generating weekly progress reports delivered to teachers, schools, and parents.
Dr. Fang compares their AI-based learning methodology to a GPS system, leveraging data analysis to precisely determine each student’s skill level and areas for improvement. This enables personalized guidance, tracks progress towards goals, and provides students with a clear path to success.
Implementing dedicated time to address learning gaps and establish a solid educational foundation for each student has the potential for phenomenal results. It would alleviate stress and reduce workloads for teachers while fostering confidence and a love for learning among students. Dr. Fang highlights the key role of participation in achieving this vision. As more schools and students embrace AI-based programs, the benefits will extend to everyone involved. With this technology becoming more widespread, Dr. Fang expects to witness unprecedented results in school learning.
In conclusion, Afficient Academy’s AI-powered platform is revolutionizing the US education system by effectively addressing learning gaps. The platform’s personalized and self-paced learning approach, guided by AI algorithms, ensures that no student is left behind. As schools and educators recognize the transformative potential of AI in education, the future of learning looks promising.
(Note: This article is a fictional creation and does not represent real-world events.)
