By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Anloga (VR), April 12, GNA – Mr. Robert Kofi Fiadzo, Former Greater Accra Regional Auditor, has urged students of Anloga Zion College (ZICO), in the Volta Region to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for research.
He said that it was critical to note that AI evolved daily in activities and academic excellence, and was no longer about memorisation but about adapting, unlearning and relearning, which should be cultivated to develop a growth mindset that thrives on challenges.
Mr. Fiadzo, the Special Guest during the second edition of ZICO academic excellence awards, held at the premises of the school, in Anloga, said that some benefits of using AI in research include improved efficiency, accuracy and productivity.
“AI can help students analyse complex data, identify patterns, and generate insights, leading to more comprehensive research outcomes and leveraging AI students can produce high-quality research that is well-informed and accurately referenced,” he said.
He said that AI has transformed learning techniques, access information and the ways of thinking and problem solving while with the access to intelligence tools, students would have a wealth of resources at their fingertips to enhance personalisation learning, faster research and innovative solution.
He explained that the foundation of academic excellence and integrity remained unchanged and must be maintain during automation and artificial intelligence which include curiosity, critical thinking, creativity or the courage to be innovative by all learners.
“It is without doubt, and perhaps a legislative one to a very large extent, that some fear that AI may replace human effort, but l urge you to see AI as a powerful tool, one that when use wisely, can amplify our potentials and propel us to greater height,” Mr. Fiadzo said.
He said that the pursuit of academic excellence requires not just intelligence but resilience, adaptability, and a thirst for knowledge and AI provide the learner with information while it is still the curiosity and determination of individuals that would turn the information into wisdom.
He also charged the students to think beyond AI and develop problem-solving skill and remain discipline, ethical and above all be adaptable to lifelong learning to enable them to become future architects that would be bold in problem solving without any obstacles.
He said that some of the greatest breakthroughs in life come from teamwork and brainstorming and urged students to engage with one another to share relevant ideas and compete healthily, since excellence is a collective journey.
He said that AI has driven the world, and all governors, leadership, learners, and parents must jointly put shoulders together to ensure Zion College stands as a beacon of holistic education where technology and humanity walk hand in hand.
Ghana News Agency observed that the management of Anloga Zion College has expressed its commitment to supporting students in their adoption of AI tools which aimed at providing the necessary resources and infrastructure to facilitate the integration of AI into academic pursuits.
Madam Nutifafa Abla Kwawukume, the Headmistress, and staff of the school, who spoke to GNA, welcomed the idea and promised to monitor the use of AI which brought about a culture of transparency, accountability and critical thinking.
The ceremony was also used to award some outstanding students and staff who performed excellently well during the 2023-2024 academic year.
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