Award Winner Interview
Category: Dynamic School Awards
Mrs. Touqeer Fathima, Academic Director of Enaraa High School, shared her views on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education during an interaction at the South India Educators’ Summit & Dynamic School Awards 2026. Reflecting on receiving the EducationNewsNetwork Award, she expressed gratitude to her family and team, acknowledging that recognition is a collective achievement built on shared effort.
She also appreciated the summit as an opportunity for educators to exchange ideas, learn from their peers and take valuable insights back to their institutions. Her key message, however, centred on the need for education leaders to move beyond hesitation and recognise the growing scope of AI in education. She called for thoughtful integration of the technology into teaching and learning, enabling students to develop the skills needed to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world.
“It is time to come out of the denial mode of recognising the scope and expanse of AI.”
Her statement highlights the importance of proactive educational leadership. Rather than treating AI as a passing trend, schools must explore meaningful ways to help students understand, use, and master emerging technologies.
Mrs. Touqeer Fathima is an education professional who highlights the importance of embracing artificial intelligence to prepare students for future opportunities and challenges.
AI can support personalised learning, provide instant feedback, improve access to educational resources, and help students understand complex concepts.
AI familiarises students with emerging technologies while encouraging digital literacy, problem-solving, creativity and responsible technology use.
Students should develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, adaptability, digital literacy, and ethical decision-making.
Schools can introduce AI-powered learning tools, interactive educational platforms, practical projects, and technology-based activities while ensuring teacher guidance and responsible use.
