Opinion | AI In Indian Classrooms: Implications For Pedagogy, Equity And Systemic Reform |
The rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence has altered the landscape of learning across the world. For the first time, technology interacts with learners as an active agent, capable of producing text, solving problems, and engaging in dialogue. Indian schools are already situated within this transformation. Students routinely use AI tools for explanations, grammar checks, or rapid problem hints, often outside the visibility of teachers. The question before Indian education is no longer about the presence of digital technology. It is whether schools can remain pedagogically relevant in an environment where students inhabit both online and offline learning spaces.
Recent surveys illustrate the scale of this shift. A large proportion of Indian adolescents report that AI tools improve the efficiency and quality of their homework. India now represents a significant share of global users of generative AI platforms. Small urban studies suggest near-universal experimentation among senior secondary students. Teachers are also adopting AI for content preparation, assessment design, and administrative tasks. Yet many educators express uncertainty or discomfort........