<human>:  What is machine learning and how can it be applied in the classroom?
<bot>: Machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence that focuses on developing computer programs to access data, learn from it and make decisions with minimal human intervention. It can be applied in the classroom by allowing teachers to use outcomes of automated analysis to better understand and assess their students' performance and provide better learning tools in the classroom. It can also help in developing curriculum, automating mundane and repetitive tasks, creating personalized learning experiences and improving communication between teachers and students.