The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Abstract

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed educational practices and learning environments worldwide. This community engagement program aimed to provide counseling, mentoring, and educational assistance for students from Indonesian migrant worker families in Thailand regarding the role and benefits of AI in education. The beneficiaries og the VIII International PKM acrivity were 56 at the Thamislam Foundation School. The activities employed lectures, focus group discussions, consultations, and mentoring sessions. The materials emphasized the role of AI in supporting the development of 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and digital literacy. Participants were also introduced to ethical considerations, digital responsibility, and strategies to minimize the negative impacts of AI exposure in educational contexts. The results demonstrated increased participants’ understanding of AI utilization in learning activities and improved awareness regarding ethical and responsible AI practices. Furthermore, participants showed greater ability to integrate AI tools effectively into their learning processes and daily educational activities. The mentoring activities also encouraged participants to develop more adaptive learning strategies despite their limited educational facilities. This community engagement program indicates that AI literacy education and mentoring are essential in supporting students from migrant worker families in adapting to digital-era educational demands and improving their future educational opportunities.