Their Professors Caught Them Cheating. They Used A.I. to Apologize.
The irony of a digital dilemma: Students caught using AI to cheat are now turning to the same technology to craft their apologies. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana. Source The New York Times Summary At the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, over 100 students in an introductory data science course were caught using artificial…
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Why Even Basic A.I. Use Is So Bad for Students
The weight of intellectual stagnation: How reliance on AI can hinder genuine learning and critical thinking in students. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana. Source The New York Times Summary Anastasia Berg, a philosophy professor at the University of California, Irvine, contends that even minimal reliance on AI tools threatens students’ cognitive development and…
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Is Increasing Use of AI Damaging Students’ Learning Ability?
A critical question posed: Does the growing reliance on AI lead to cognitive decay, or can it be harnessed to foster critical thinking and creativity in students? Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana. Source Radio New Zealand (RNZ) – Nine to Noon Summary University of Auckland professor Alex Sims examines whether the growing integration…
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English Professors Take Individual Approaches to Deterring AI Use
Diverse strategies in action: English professors are developing unique and personalised methods to encourage original thought and deter the misuse of AI in their classrooms. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana. Source Yale Daily News Summary Without a unified departmental policy, Yale University’s English professors are independently addressing the challenge of generative AI in…
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The Case Against AI Disclosure Statements
Challenging transparency: A visual argument against mandatory AI disclosure statements, set against the backdrop of legal scrutiny. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana. Source Inside Higher Ed Summary Julie McCown, an associate professor of English at Southern Utah University, argues that mandatory AI disclosure statements in higher education are counterproductive. Initially designed to promote…
Homework Is Facing an Existential Crisis: Has AI Made It Pointless?
As AI revolutionizes learning, traditional homework faces an existential crisis. This image dramatically contrasts the classic struggle with assignments against the ease of AI-assisted learning, raising a fundamental question: has artificial intelligence rendered conventional homework pointless, or simply redefined its purpose? Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana. Source Los Angeles Times Summary Howard Blume…
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Most Teachers Rethinking How They Set Assignments Due to AI
A significant majority of teachers—8 out of 10—are actively re-evaluating their assignment design strategies in response to the rise of AI. This shift reflects a crucial effort to adapt educational methods, ensuring assignments remain relevant, promote critical thinking, and address the capabilities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana.…
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Teachers Worry AI Will Impede Students’ Critical Thinking Skills. Many Teens Aren’t So Sure
A clear divide emerges in the debate over AI’s impact on critical thinking: while many teachers express concern that AI will hinder students’ cognitive development, a significant number of teenagers remain unconvinced, often viewing AI as a tool that can enhance their problem-solving abilities. This image visualises the contrasting viewpoints on this crucial educational challenge.…
Why Students Shouldn’t Use AI, Even Though It’s OK for Teachers
The double standard: Exploring why AI use might be acceptable for educators yet detrimental for students’ learning and development. Image (and typos) generated by Nano Banana. Source Edutopia Summary History and journalism teacher David Cutler argues that while generative AI can meaningfully enhance teachers’ feedback and efficiency, students should not use it unsupervised. Teachers possess…
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My Students Use AI. So What?
In a world where AI is ubiquitous, some educators are embracing its presence in the classroom. This image captures the perspective of a teacher who views AI not as a threat, but as an integral tool that can foster creativity, innovation, and critical thinking, challenging traditional views on technology in education. Image (and typos) generated…
