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From Textbook to a Second Teacher: How AI Has Changed Study

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A split image illustrating the evolution of studying. The left side shows a young male student in a warmly lit, traditional setting, deeply engrossed in reading a physical textbook under a desk lamp, with other books around him. The right side shows the same student, but in a modern, blue-lit setting, smiling as he interacts with a laptop. A glowing, holographic AI tutor in the shape of a friendly, simplistic figure hovers above his laptop, surrounded by intricate data visualizations and educational content, symbolizing AI as a "second teacher." Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.
The landscape of learning is transforming dramatically. This image contrasts the traditional method of studying with textbooks against the modern approach, where AI has emerged as a dynamic “second teacher,” offering personalised guidance and insights that are fundamentally changing how students learn. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.

Source

The Post (New Zealand)

Summary

Hanna McCallum reports on how artificial intelligence is reshaping study habits, teaching methods, and classroom culture in New Zealand schools. Students at Wellington East Girls’ College describe AI as a “second teacher” that provides on-demand academic support, while educators work to build digital literacy and responsible-use frameworks. Some students view AI as empowering—enhancing access to personalised study tools and creative learning—while others fear it undermines independent thinking and deep learning. Teachers and experts note growing divides between schools that embrace AI and those that resist it, with potential long-term effects on cognitive development. As one lecturer observes, AI can either accelerate learning or encourage intellectual shortcuts depending on how students use it.

Key Points

  • Students describe AI as a “second teacher” offering instant academic assistance.
  • Wellington East Girls’ College is developing an AI strategy focusing on staff training and digital literacy.
  • Some students report overreliance on AI, while others feel left behind without it.
  • Educators warn that unmanaged AI use may reduce critical thinking and motivation.
  • University experts note widening gaps between AI-literate students and those from AI-restricted schools.

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URL

https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360856298/textbook-second-teacher-how-ai-has-changed-study

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