The future of education has arrived at Praktijkschool De Wissel in Goes with the introduction of Lexie, an advanced AI hologram that has attracted the attention of both regional and national media, including Omroep Zeeland, BN De Stem and the AD.
What makes Lexie so special?
This technology, developed by Media Hologram, offers students a unique opportunity to learn in an interactive and personalized way while preparing them for a future in which artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role. Lexie is more than just a virtual head in a glass case; she is a powerful educational assistant with access to a wealth of information. Whether explaining the Pythagorean theorem, practicing job interviews or showing 3D animations of the human heart, Lexie is able to convey complex concepts in an understandable way. She speaks multiple languages, which also makes her invaluable to the growing group of foreign-language learners at The Wissel.
The Role of Lexie on The Switch
The Role of Lexie on The SwitchPraktijkschool De Wissel, a school that focuses on students with a practical bent, is the first in Zeeland to Lexie embraces. Principal Sander Vlieland emphasizes that Lexie is not a substitute for the teachers, but rather an addition. "We are preparing the children at this school for the real world," he says. "In that world, they will have to deal with artificial intelligence, and Lexie is an excellent way to prepare them for this."
Lexie acts as an extension of the teacher. While teachers can focus on students who need extra support, others can work independently with Lexie. This provides a flexible learning environment where each student can work at their own pace and level, which is essential for De Wissel's target audience.
A Region in the Spotlight
Lexie's introduction to Practical school the Wissel has generated a lot of media attention. Omroep Zeeland, BN De Stem and the AD have all reported on this innovative step, emphasizing how unique and progressive this development is for Zeeland education. This media attention underlines not only the significance of Lexie for The Wissel, but also the potential of AI technology in the broader educational landscape.
Challenges and Prospects
Although Lexie's capabilities are vast, Principal Vlieland acknowledges that challenges remain. For example, asking Lexie the right questions requires a certain amount of skill, both from students and teachers. There are also still some teething problems with the system, but the potential of this technology is evident. As the software continues to develop and teachers become more familiar with the system, Lexie will become an increasingly important tool in education.
Praktijkschool De Wissel has taken an important step toward the future of education with the introduction of Lexie. This technology not only offers new learning paths for current students, but also serves as an example for other schools in the region and beyond. The interest of other schools in Goes has already been piqued, and chances are that Lexie will pop up in more places in the near future.
Media Hologram, the developer of Lexie, continues to work on further refining the system so that schools like The Wissel can continue to benefit from the latest developments in AI. Lexie not only improves the quality of education, but also prepares students for a world in which technology plays an ever-increasing role.