A Bahraini math teacher who is passionate about technology is breaking new ground by encouraging children to use artificial intelligence tools to make learning more interactive and interesting, both inside and outside classrooms.
Mahmood Abdulameer, an educator in Naim Secondary Boys School in Manama, turns textbooks into digital curricula using Microsoft OneNote and uses AI application Gauth to break down complex concepts and enhance their understanding of the subject.
“The curricula are uploaded to OneNote, which enables interactive explanations of lessons and connects mathematical concepts to practical examples that aid deeper comprehension and provide an enjoyable opportunity to study or revise outside of school hours,” Mr Abdulameer told the GDN.
“The app Gauth is used at the end of every class by students to review their answers and obtain additional exercises to enhance their understanding, and it also serves as a useful tool for self-learning at home,” he added.
Gauth uses image recognition to solve mathematical equations step by step.
The 37-year-old with 15 years of experience in education believes that converting the books into digital format significantly increased his students’ enthusiasm and motivation to learn the new material.
The University of Bahrain graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics has been passionate about the subject since his school days, especially after he received a perfect score in his first exam in the first Intermediate year.
Mr Abdulameer also has a special interest in technology and keeps up to date with the latest gadgets and apps, which he says has naturally influenced his teaching.
“I am always on the lookout for tools that can enhance my task as a teacher and help me prepare lessons and tests more efficiently,” he said.
However, Mr Abdulameer emphasises that generative AI tools should be used responsibly by treating them as companions rather than relying on them completely.
“Artificial intelligence programmes are important tools that are rapidly developing in the education field and can be of great benefit for the teacher and the student, when used correctly,” he said.
“However, they should be considered as a supportive tool and not as a substitute for learning the basics that develop the student’s mind.
“Human creativity outperforms what programmes and AI can offer, therefore, it is very important to motivate students to think for themselves and develop their skills.
“A balance between advanced technology and traditional education is the right path to a modern and inspiring method of learning,” he explained.
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