{"id":2186,"date":"2023-06-09T18:47:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T18:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/?p=2186"},"modified":"2023-06-09T18:47:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T18:47:54","slug":"exploring-the-use-of-ai-in-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/exploring-the-use-of-ai-in-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Use of AI in Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have reached the age where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly revolutionizing industries across the globe. Universities have picked up on its transformative force, finding ways to apply it to enhance learning, research, administrative processes, and student support and wellbeing. AI is reshaping the landscape of higher education to offer new opportunities and experiences for both students and learning institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we take a look into some of the ways AI is being harnessed by universities around the world. Additionally, we explore how AI has been developed into the curriculum, offering you some exciting new programs to undertake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Personalized Learning\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many universities are using intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) to personalize the learning experience to students. These systems use machine learning algorithms to analyze individual learning patterns, identify the students\u2019 needs, track their progress, and deliver tailored feedback. Intelligent tutoring systems can be highly efficient for improving students\u2019 academic performance as well as keeping them engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of intelligent tutoring systems that are used for learning include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">Carnegie Learning (math education) <\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2187 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"110\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duolingo (a language learning platform)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart Sparrow (an adaptive learning platform used in various disciplines)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knewton (an adaptive learning platform that integrates with existing learning systems)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/qa-the-post-pandemic-university-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Q&amp;A: The Post-Pandemic University Experience<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Virtual Assistants and Chatbots\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These AI-powered conversational agents have the ability to provide instant support to students at university. They can be for general support, such as to offer information about the campus, provide guidance on administration, and answer general questions. However, they can also assist with aspects such as mental health and learning difficulties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of universities using virtual assistants and chatbots:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia State University (GSU) uses a chatbot named \u201cPounce\u201d to assist with admissions, financial aid, class registration, campus resources and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/university\/university-of-california-berkeley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of California, Berkeley<\/a> has an AI-powered chatbot called Berkeley Chatbot, available to provide to help with inquiries from both students and prospective students.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/university\/deakin-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deakin University<\/a> has a chatbot na<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">med Genie, who is available to help prospective students with any information they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/university\/staffordshire-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staffordshire University <\/a>utilizes a chatbot they call Beacon that acts as a digital assistant for students, offering personalized and responsive information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2188 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/staffs-chatbot-beacon.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"460\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Automated Grading and Feedback<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing are sometimes used by universities to grade certain assignments and exams. Not only do they provide instant feedback on answers to objective questions, they can even evaluate subjective answers by analyzing patterns and language usage. This can help eliminate potential biases and variations in grading standards, to ensure that all students are graded uniformly.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These systems also allow for a more interactive and self-directed learning experience, enabling you to immediately revise your work and track your progress and motivating you to be engaged and focused on continuous improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2189\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1408776142-1024x683-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Research and Data Analysis\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI has been a significant catalyst in accelerating advancements in research and enabling breakthroughs in fields including healthcare, social sciences, and environmental studies. AI techniques can be used by researchers to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and gain insights, while AI algorithms are useful for data processing, visualization, and predictive modeling. This has helped universities to propel in their research efforts and tap into more knowledge than ever before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Campus Security\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surveillance systems at universities these days are often powered by AI to enhance the safety of students on campus. AI algorithms have been developed for video analytics, facial recognition, and anomaly detection, amongst other things. The technologies can help you to feel safer while at university and assure you of a quicker response to any potential incidents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2190\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2190\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/707046273.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) was the first university in Taiwan to incorporate AI into its security center. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.ncku.edu.tw\/p\/404-1000-212930.php?Lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image: NCKU<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for a AI-Related Program\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the growing demand of AI-related knowledge and skills, universities have responded by offering new courses and programs that are focused on AI. These aim to equip students with skills that are in high demand in various industries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are just a few exciting AI-related courses you can apply for here on the Global Admissions platform:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/applied-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-optional-co-op-at-conestoga-college\/d\/pNCONTZD0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applied Artificial Intelligence &amp; Machine Learning (Optional Co-op) &#8211; Conestoga College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/bachelor-machine-learning-and-artificial-intelligence-for-industry-at-technological-university-dublin\/d\/pBTECDSY0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bachelor\u2019s in Machine Learning &amp; Artificial Intelligence for Industry &#8211; Technological University Dublin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/bachelors-robotics-at-iu-international-university-of-applied-sciences\/d\/pBIUUPPG0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bachelor\u2019s in Robotics &#8211; IU University of Applied Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/bachelors-artificial-intelligence-at-beijing-normal-university-hong-kong-baptist-university-united-international-college-uic\/d\/pBUIC2DY0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bachelor\u2019s in Artificial Intelligence &#8211; BNU-HKBU United International College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/master-in-international-robotics-at-tohoku-university\/d\/pMTOHKZ50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master\u2019s in International Robotics &#8211; Tohoku University<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/phd-ai-quantum-computing-and-data-science-at-tohoku-university\/d\/pPTOHJEM0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PhD in AI, Quantum Computing and Data Science &#8211; Tohoku University<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/masters-in-artificial-intelligence-and-robotics-at-sapienza-university-of-rome\/d\/pMSAPRSK0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master\u2019s in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics &#8211; Sapienza University of Rome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/masters-advanced-robotics-msc-at-queen-mary-university-of-london\/d\/pMQUETD60\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master\u2019s in Advanced Robotics MSc &#8211; Queen Mary University of London<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/10-in-demand-career-skills-for-the-future-with-high-paying-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 In-Demand Career Skills for the Future (With High-Paying Jobs!)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The integration of AI tools in universities has revolutionized higher education. Apply to your interested programs so that you too can leverage these innovative AI tools. Your future in education has elevated potential to teach and prepare you for the dynamic and technology-driven world lying ahead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2169\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/button_apply-to-universities-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"39\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have reached the age where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly revolutionizing industries across the globe. Universities have picked up on its transformative force, finding ways to apply it to enhance learning, research, administrative processes, and student support and wellbeing. 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