Keric Lee, vice-principal of S.K.H. Yuen Chen Maun Chen Jubilee Primary School in Hong Kong, said he is no longer capable of assessing students' work generated by AI.

During a forum held in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in December, he shared a case where sixth-grade students used AI technology to generate images based on stories created by second-grade students as part of a reading comprehension exercise.

In this process, the older students not only engaged in meaningful discussions and reflections but also created impressive works.

The AI era calls for teachers to rethink the purpose and direction of grading, shifting from simple understanding and memorization to higher-level creation.

"Teachers are no longer authoritative knowledge transmitters but rather knowledge sharers and guides, learning and reflecting alongside their students," Lee said.

Educators need to consider how to play new roles in the classroom, empower students and encourage them to review and appreciate each other's work, thus promoting progress. "This is the key to learning for the new generation," he added.

Xu Nuo contributed to this story.

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