DOI: https://doi.org/10.61957/joerai-20250207

Title:Learning by Participation with AI Enhancement

Author:Takunda Makanda

Abstract

With major strides in innovations in industries across the board it was only a matter of time where AI’s impact on education will be fully recognized. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has revolutionized traditional learning paradigms, from the one size fits all design of classroom setups AI is offering personalized and efficient solutions to enhance student engagement and academic outcomes. This paper explores the application of YOLO11, a state-of-the-art real-time object detection model together with Classroom Discourse Analyzer and Generative Artificial Intelligence, in educational settings. By leveraging YOLO11's advanced capabilities in object detection and analytics, pose estimation, and instance segmentation, we propose innovative methods for interactive learning, classroom monitoring, and adaptive teaching strategies. The study highlights YOLO11's potential to identify and analyses student behavior, optimize resource allocation, and foster inclusive learning environments. Preliminary results demonstrate YOLO11's efficiency in processing educational data with unparalleled accuracy and speed, paving the way for its broader adoption in smart classrooms. This research underscores the transformative role of AI and the already paved groundwork in data collection with CDA, in shaping the future of education and emphasizes the need for further exploration of YOLO11's applications in diverse educational contexts.

Keywords:You Only Look Once 11 (YOLO11); Classroom Discourse Analyser (CDA); Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI)