There is no shortage of debates on whether rapidly developing technology might replace people in teaching and pedagogy. First and foremost, it is undeniable that technological advancements are used in all of the spheres of human activities nowadays. On the one hand, “Robotics has progressed to a point where there is a real possibility of robots taking on social roles” (Sharkley, 2016, p. 284). Indeed, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can systemize information, talk, move, and do everything that human beings are capable of doing in a faster and more precise manner. On the other hand, real teachers can emotionally connect and relate to their students; in contrast, computers do not possess feeling and lack of empathy. As stated by Purewall (2016), only people are emotionally responsive, truly compassionate, intuitive and understanding, what enables them to effectively support students in struggles with academics as well as peer relationships. For instance, humans tend to individualize their approach to students regarding a given situation and setting, which improves the quality of a learning process. Henceforth, while modern technology is capable of accomplishing various tasks effectively, the human factor is crucial for creating a comfortable environment for students, meaning that computers will never replace teachers.
References
Purewal, H. (2016). Can technology replace teachers? You asked Google – Here’s the answer.The Guardian. Web.
Sharkley, A. J. (2016). Should we welcome robot teachers?. Ethics and Information Technology, 18(4), 283-297. Web.