TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN EDUCATION: THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI), AUGMENTED REALITY (AR), VIRTUAL REALITY (VR), AND DIGITAL TOOLS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhgyan.v4.i2.2026.137Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Digital Tools, Technology IntegrationAbstract [English]
This research paper examines the integration of emerging technologies in education, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and various digital tools. In the contemporary digital era, these technologies play a significant role in making the teaching–learning process more effective, interactive, personalized, and experiential. AI-based adaptive learning, AR- and VR-enabled experiential learning, and the use of digital tools for collaborative learning have significantly enhanced the quality of students' learning experiences. The paper analyzes the educational benefits, challenges, ethical considerations, and future prospects associated with the integration of these technologies. The study concludes that, with adequate teacher training, robust digital infrastructure, and effective policy support, the successful integration of AI, AR, VR, and digital tools can contribute to a more inclusive, high-quality, innovative, and learner-centered education system in India.
Abstract [Hindi]
यह शोध-पत्र शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में उभरती हुई तकनीकों—कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता (Artificial Intelligence), संवर्धित वास्तविकता (Augmented Reality), आभासी वास्तविकता (Virtual Reality) तथा विभिन्न डिजिटल उपकरणों—के एकीकृत उपयोग का विश्लेषण प्रस्तुत करता है। वर्तमान डिजिटल युग में ये प्रौद्योगिकियाँ शिक्षण-अधिगम प्रक्रिया को अधिक प्रभावी, सहभागितापूर्ण, व्यक्तिगत तथा अनुभवात्मक बनाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा रही हैं। AI आधारित अनुकूली अधिगम, AR एवं VR आधारित अनुभवात्मक शिक्षण तथा डिजिटल उपकरणों के माध्यम से सहयोगात्मक अधिगम छात्रों की सीखने की गुणवत्ता में वृद्धि कर रहे हैं। शोध-पत्र में इन तकनीकों के लाभ, चुनौतियाँ, नैतिक पक्ष तथा भविष्य की संभावनाओं का विश्लेषण किया गया है। अध्ययन से स्पष्ट होता है कि उपयुक्त प्रशिक्षण, आधारभूत संरचना तथा प्रभावी नीतिगत समर्थन के माध्यम से इन तकनीकों का सफल एकीकरण भारतीय शिक्षा प्रणाली को अधिक समावेशी, गुणवत्तापूर्ण एवं नवाचारी बना सकता है।
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