Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: The Impact of a Computer-Based Tutor on Teachers and Students

This study assessed the impact of utilization of an artificially intelligent geometry proof tutor on classroom social processes. Both teachers' and students' behaviors changed. Teachers devoted more time to their slower students, treated students in a more collegial fashion, and increased their emphasis on effort in grading students. Students showed a marked increase in task-related effort and involvement. This change appeared to be due to an increase both in the students' enjoyment of the class and in the level of peer competition. Keywords artificial intelligence, classroom social behavior, teachers' roles, competition, grading, teacher authority, embarrassment.