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A business school in Paris will soon begin using artificial intelligence and facial analysis to determine whether students are paying attention in class. The software, called Nestor, is used in two online classes at the ESG business school beginning in September.
The idea, according to LCA founder Marcel Saucet, is to use the data that Nestor collects to improve the performance of both students and professors. The software uses students webcams(网络摄像机) to analyze eye movements and facial expressions and determine whether students are paying attention to a video lecture. Professors would also be able to identify moments when students' attention declined, which could help to improve their teaching.
Advocates for AI in education say the technology
could be used as a digital tutor that would adapt to a student's individual needs,
and help develop more effective studying habits. Such software could also help teachers
by providing quantitative(定量的) feedback on the effectiveness
of their teaching.
But AI programs rely on massive information of
personal data, and there are concerns over how such dat a would be treated. Saucet
says Nestor won't store any of the video footage(片段) it gets and that his company
has no plans to sell any other data the software collects. In addition, some are
concerned that AI may one day replace teachers.
Rose Luckin, a professor at the University College
London Knowledge Lab, says AI could unlock the"black box of learning"by
providing information on how and when learning happens. But she cautions(告诫) against adopting new technology
that, while alluring, may not actually respond to critical needs. She
thinks a program like Nestor could be useful for students who take classes remotely,
since "there isn't a human there watching them". So Luckin sees the technology
more as an assistant, rather than a replacement.
Saucet agrees. "Human contact is not going
to go away, " he says. "There will always be professors. "
(1)
How does Nestor work to tell whether students are paying attention?
A . By collecting the data of students' performance in different classes.
B . By collecting the students' grades in the tests.
C . By analyzing students' eye movements and facial expressions. .
D . By reminding professors to pay more attention to students.
(2)
What does the underlined word "alluring" probably mean in the fifth paragraph?
A . attractive
B . limited
C . previous
D . major
(3)
What do people concern about Nestor?
A . Nestor won't store any information it collects.
B . It will teach courses in place of teachers.
C . It can't benefit the company by selling students' data it collects.
D . It can prevent students from more effective studying habits .
(4)
What is Rose Luckin's attitude towards using Nestor?
A . Doubtful.
B . Approving.
C . Opposed.
D . Objective
答案: C
A
B
D