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AI’s Potential in Special Education: A Researcher’s View

This is an excerpt taken from EdWeek.
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Matthew Marino, a professor at the University of Central Florida who studies the intersection of technology and special education, is excited about the potential of generative artificial intelligence for teaching and learning.

AI is “going to open a whole new front for education,” he said.

The sentiment is shared by a majority of parents and educators of students with learning disabilities, according to a report from the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education. The survey shows that parents and educators believe AI will make learning more accessible, inclusive, and personalized. But they’re also concerned about AI’s potential to decrease human interaction and leave some schools and students behind.


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