EFFECTIVENESS OF AI ENHANCED BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAMME ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE LEARNER

The world today is talking about Artificial Intelligence trying to replace the Human Intelligence in all the sectors. The National Education Policy 2020 also proposes the maximum use of technology in the classrooms by supporting the tagline ‘AI for ALL’. But unlike any other sector, the educational sector rather than dealing with machines, deals with the human beings with emotions, intellect and unpredictive brains. Therefore, the young developing generations may get misguided if handed over in the hands of AI completely for their development. On the other hand, it has become impossible to keep pace with the faster moving world with omission of technology. The present study therefore tries to blend the traditional strategies of teaching with modern technology in such a ratio so as to gain the maximum positive outcomes. The study intends to investigate the effectiveness of AI enhanced blended learning programme on the achievement of the learner. The teaching programme was developed by the researcher by blending the AI tools with the traditional face to face teaching method. The quasi-experimental pre-post-test study was conducted on the students of grade XI of science stream, studying in Government Higher Secondary School, Pernem Goa. The study utilizes convenient sampling method for selection of the sample. The pre- test score was used to divide the sample into two groups of 15 students each, using counter balance design. One group was termed as the Experimental Group while the other group as the Controlled Group. The Gravitation topic in physics was taught to an experimental group using the developed programme, utilizing AI enhanced blended mode of teaching whereas the traditional face-to-face mode of teaching was used for the controlled group. After the treatment, both the groups were administered the post-test. The score of post- tests of experimental and controlled group was analyzed using t-test to find the effect of the treatment administered to the experimental group. The feedback was obtained from the learners to find their views and the challenges faced by them while going through the experimental phase. The study showed that there was a significant difference in the mean score of experimental and control group indicating that the programme was very effective. The feedback obtained showed that if learners are equipped and guided with proper technology and devices AI enhanced blended teaching will bring the reform by making learning more interesting, focused, engaging and playful. Hence the study provided the concrete evidence that planned integration of AI in complementation with the traditional teaching will lead to the positive enhancement of the achievement of the learning of the learner. This study will help the educators, policy makers, curriculum planners, academicians and all the stakeholders to accept the use of ai tools positively for enhancing the learning outcomes of the learners.