COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In the ever-evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, analogous to the revolutionary impact of computers and the internet. Recognizing this paradigm shift, Catholic Virtual, a leading online learning solutions provider within the Hudson Global Scholars Network, is spearheading an initiative to empower Catholic schools in navigating this transformative journey.
Rob Birdsell, President of Catholic Virtual, and Dan O’Keefe, President of Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, NY, started by exploring the synergy of humanism and AI in Catholic education in a recent white paper. They uncovered the fusion of humanism and modern technology, suggesting ways teachers can use AI to engage students’ hearts and minds.
“Look at [AI] as a personal assistant or agent, and in that capacity, it could be, if it is used well, like having another librarian or tutor at your call, democratizing access to services that are really incredibly expensive to promote, and … difficult to scale. So, while we don’t want it to replace everything, we do want it to help with at least some of the services that could be provided for students and faculty as they start doing research and independent thought work.” ~ Rob Manuel, President of DePaul University