Enhancing Student Engagement With Generative AI

Abstract

This chapter explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on modern education, focusing on its potential to enable personalized learning. It offers educators practical strategies to use AI for tailoring instruction to diverse needs. The chapter examines AI's role in second language acquisition, where real-time feedback and adaptive exercises enhance engagement. It also discusses AI's role in advancing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and supporting Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), making education more accessible for students with disabilities. Additionally, the chapter highlights how generative AI fosters creativity and critical thinking in writing, offering new ways for students to express ideas. AI encourages collaboration through peer feedback, while also sparking ethical discussions about authorship and the role of technology in creative processes. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the significant shifts AI is driving in educational practices, underscoring its potential to reshape the future of learning.