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dc.titleAI and Education: Building the Future Through Digital Transformation
dc.contributor.authorArias Ortiz, Elena
dc.contributor.authorCastro Vergara, Nicolás
dc.contributor.authorForero Pabón, Tatiana
dc.contributor.authorDella Nina Gambi, Gabriela
dc.contributor.authorGiambruno, Cecilia
dc.contributor.authorPérez Alfaro, Marcelo
dc.contributor.authorRodríguez Segura, Daniel
dc.contributor.orgunitEducation Division
dc.coverageLatin America
dc.coverageThe Caribbean
dc.date.available2025-04-23T00:04:00
dc.date.issue2025-04-23T00:04:00
dc.description.abstractFor decades, technology has been promoted as a solution to educational challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, with early enthusiasm suggesting that digital tools could revolutionize access and learnings. However, real-world implementation has revealed mixed results, with a lack of pedagogical integration and infrastructure hindering their impact. As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as the next frontier in education, the digital transformation of education presents both opportunities and risks. This tension raises an urgent question: can AI become the transformative force it promises to be, or will it face the same challenges that have hindered previous technological innovations? The answer will depend not only on technological advancements, but also on the quality of research, critical evaluation, and the thoughtful implementation and monitoring of policies accompanying AIs integration in education. By synthesizing lessons from previous experiences and addressing the emerging uncertainties surrounding AIs role in education, this study offers policymakers practical, evidence-based recommendations. It presents a framework to guide the effective integration of technology in education, providing a structured approach to setting objectives, articulating a theory of change, and identifying the key components needed for successful program implementation. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that AI and other digital technologies are not integrated for their own sake, but are deployed in ways that lead to measurable improvements in educational quality, equity, and efficiency across the region.
dc.format.extent88
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0013500
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/AI-and-Education-Building-the-Future-Through-Digital-Transformation.pdf
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/spanish/document/Inteligencia-artificial-y-educacion-construyendo-el-futuro-mediante-la-transformacion-digital.pdf
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/portuguese/document/IA-e-educacao-Construindo-o-futuro-pela-transformacao-digital.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectScience and Technology
dc.subjectTeacher
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectArtificial Intelligence
dc.subjectDigital Transformation
dc.subjectInfrastructure Development
dc.subjectInvestment
dc.subjectInternet
dc.subjectLearning
dc.subjectEducational Institution
dc.subjectPublic Policy
dc.subjectEducation Policy
dc.subjectEducation Management
dc.subjectOutcome-Based Education
dc.subjectDigital Technology
dc.subject.jelcodeI20 - Education and Research Institutions: General
dc.subject.jelcodeI22 - Educational Finance • Financial Aid
dc.subject.jelcodeI29 - Education and Research Institutions: Other
dc.subject.keywordsDigital Transformation in Education;Technology Integration in Education
dc.typeTechnical Notes
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-TN-03122
idb.operationRG-T4470
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