Instead of schools trying to replace teachers with AI, teachers could use AI to become better educators.
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AI literacy should help students recognize simulated care, not make simulated care a normal part of schooling.
AI tutors are often held up as an ideal, but prioritizing individualized teaching can detract from the benefits of learning in social environments.
A meta-analysis of AI chatbots’ impact on student learning finds benefits when used properly, but risks of diminishing student motivation and confidence.
Chatbots can facilitate ‘cognitive offloading,’ or taking shortcuts when learning. But emerging research on AI and cognitive science shows that learning is like a workout.
Artificial intelligence ‘bots’ may be widely available to teach in the coming years. But will they be effective? An expert on technology in education weighs in.
The government is calling for AI tutors. But before their introduction, we need to consider where these tutors are getting their information – and who that information belongs to.
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