{"id":6185,"date":"2024-10-16T18:16:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T18:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondacijasnd.rs\/panel-the-future-of-science-held-in-novi-sad-artificial-intelligence-will-not-replace-teachers\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:50:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:50:46","slug":"panel-the-future-of-science-held-in-novi-sad-artificial-intelligence-will-not-replace-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondacijasnd.rs\/en\/panel-the-future-of-science-held-in-novi-sad-artificial-intelligence-will-not-replace-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Panel \u201cThe Future of Science” held in Novi Sad: Artificial intelligence will not replace teachers!"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 15th October 2023, in the Science-Technological Park in Novi Sad, in the organization of the foundation \u201cFor the Serbian People and State\u201d, the panel discussion was held under the name \u201cThe Future of Science\u201d. The panel attended by a large number of students and dear guests discussed the role of artificial intelligence in science and education in Serbia. The speakers included experts from the field of science and technology, such as Professor Boris Dumni\u0107, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Technical Sciences, the University of Novi Sad, Professor Danimir Mandi\u0107, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Education, the University of Belgrade, and Goran Vesi\u0107, Minister of Construction. Transport and Infrastructure.<\/p>\n

In his presentation, Professor Dumni\u0107 pointed to the importance of the application of artificial intelligence in education, particularly at the Faculty of Technical Sciences.
\u201cArtificial intelligence enables students to use their education to the maximum by offering support adjusted to different levels of knowledge. These systems also help professors to educate future engineers more efficiently. However, the key question we ask is who has access to these tools and who runs the machines\u201d, Dumni\u0107 said, adding that many experts in the field of artificial intelligence in Serbia were educated at this Faculty, which indicates its key role in the future of the development of this technology.<\/p>\n

In traditional teaching based on Komensky\u2019s paradigm, which uses mostly the frontal form of work with students, it is difficult to prepare teaching material in line with students\u2019 individual abilities, interests and former knowledge, explained Professor Mandi\u0107, who at one moment during his presentation had a live conversation about artificial intelligence with an avatar on the large screen.
“The main idea of using artificial intelligence in education is to increase students\u2019 activity and to individualize teaching in the process of acquiring new knowledge. The point is to encourage students, after individual researching, to announce certain facts, to comment on them together, to develop critical thought and obtain feedback from their teachers. This model would ensure that the student likes school instead of avoiding it. At the same time, it is clear that artificial intelligence will not replace teachers, but will only support them in improving the educational process because it can automate administrative tasks, personalize learning, analyze students\u2019 performances and provide individualized feedback. Moreover, the teachers\u2019 key roles, such as developing critical thought, emotional intelligence and ethical education, will remain beyond reach of the existing technology”.<\/p>\n

Minister Goran Vesi\u0107 listed several interesting examples in order to emphasize the use of modern technologies in construction and transport.<\/p>\n

\u201cIntegration of innovation in construction and transport systems is becoming imperative in every modern society. Scientific research is crucial in resolving global challenges and Serbia, through projects integrating the latest innovation, builds the future adapted to the challenges of the 21st century\u201d, said Vesi\u0107. He spoke to the students about the revolutionary technologies, for example 3D printing in construction, new materials such as self-healing concrete, bioplastics or transparent wood, as well as about using robots in the performance of works, about smart highways, electric cars and other aspects of the Ministry\u2019s everyday work.<\/p>\n

The students asked various questions and, according to them, the panel organized by the foundation \u201cFor the Serbian People and State\u201d provided them with an insight into the key changes brought by artificial intelligence in science and education in our country, as well as its effect on industrial sectors and society as a whole.<\/p>\n