Instead of schools trying to replace teachers with AI, teachers could use AI to become better educators.
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AI tutors are often held up as an ideal, but prioritizing individualized teaching can detract from the benefits of learning in social environments.
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.
Students who study remotely need to have someone supervise them in-person. If it’s not a family member, it is an external tutor, who are hard to recruit and keep.
Billions of dollars are being spent on tutoring in the US. Will it be enough to help schoolchildren make up for pandemic learning loss? An education economist weighs in.
The evidence clearly shows one-on-one tutoring improves disadvantaged students’ skills. An Australian pilot program has now shown the benefits of online tutoring that supports students in their homes.
Tutoring is a billion-dollar industry. A former tutor explains what to look for in a tutor for your child and urges parents to consider free options before they open up their pocketbooks.
For tutorials to be successful, lecturers must carefully plan what’s being taught.
Completing your child’s homework can protect them from failure – a key part of the learning process.
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor of Learning Sciences & Human Development, University of Washington
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Deputy CEO (Research), Australian Council for Educational Research
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Director of the Annenberg Institute and Professor of Education, Brown University
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Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education, University of Southern Queenskand, University of Southern Queensland
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