Use of Digital Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy in Education

Abstract The increasing use of digital tools has led to a major shift in the global education sector. Moving ahead, in the Indian context, the use of digital tools, AI, and digital literacy has become the backbone for realizing the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Education is one of the prime forces that would lead in developing a knowledge-based, skill-based, and innovation-based society that would cater to future socio-economic requirements. The present paper would explore the use of digital tools, AI, and digital literacy that would change the education sector. The use of digital or online learning tools such as the Learning Management System (LMS), online classrooms, online assessment systems, and Open Educational Resources (OERs) has significantly impacted the accessibility, engagement, and flexibility of learning. Additionally, the use of artificial intelligence has reinforced this shift with the adoption of adaptive learning systems, smart learning or tutoring systems, self-assessment systems, learning analytics systems, and virtual assistants. Along with the various advancements that have occurred in the field of learning, the importance of digital literacy cannot be ignored. This paper has particularly brought out the challenges of the digital divide, infrastructure issues, the absence of trained teachers, data protection issues, and the ethics of using AI in education. Special attention has been paid to the importance of teachers and education institutions in disseminating quality digital education and the interventions of the National Education Policy-2020 policy document, Digital India, SWAYAM, and DIKSHA in this area. The conclusion drawn from this study suggests that a smart and proper implementation of digital technology, AI, and digital literacy can greatly help improve learning outcomes, encourage innovation, and bring equity into society. This will help make India future-ready citizens and achieve the dream of 'Viksit Bharat 2047’.