Artificial Intelligence Strategy Leader and founder of Microtutor AI, Tomiwa Adefokun, has said innovative solutions are crucial to addressing educational inequality.
This, he said, led to the creation of Microtutor, a visionary framework which makes learning accessible and effective for students of different backgrounds.
“By harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence(AI) Microtutor is designed to enable personalised education and also aims to bridge the educational divides, making learning accessible and effective for all, regardless of their social or economic background,” he said.
Adefokun said the integration of AI in education has opened new avenues for personalised learning.
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“At the heart of Microtutor is the combination of AI-driven personalisation and the concept of micro-learning. This method involves breaking down educational content into small, digestible units, making it easier for learners to understand and retain information. The AI tutors adapt these micro-lessons to suit the pace of each learner, making education not only more accessible but also more engaging,” he said.
He said the framework empowers educators with tools to reach and engage a diverse student population and also enables them to generate customised learning materials, adding that it allows teachers to create content in various formats and styles, aligning with their teaching methodologies and the unique needs of the target learning audience.
Adefokun said the learning framework received commendation for its groundbreaking impact from the Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Crawford University, Ogun State, Dr Folashade Agbaje-Daniels.
According to him, the don emphasised its positive impact on students and faculty, highlighting its role in advancing education and AI research. She described the platform as an educational advancement, particularly in applying artificial intelligence to enhance learning experiences, underscoring its importance in the modern educational landscape.