My husband and I attended a talk on AI and education a couple of weeks ago and had expected to hear the usual "hurrah" for AI. Instead the speaker delivered a message that affirmed that we need effort and relationships, just as you point out here. See our discussion here: https://schooloftheunconformed.substack.com/p/learning-fast-and-slow-why-ai-will
Well said, Jenny, and thanks for sharing! The critical thinking issue is crucial; just because tech *can* provide a particular solution doesn't mean it *should.* It may not be in the best interest of users, especially if those users are students. Learning can be optimized, but the Blank Page struggle is necessary for learning. Thanks for sharing these thoughts to help us consider what the future of education can and ideally looks like.
This article really resonated with us, and we can’t wait to read your book. Our initiative, The Informed Perspective, focuses a lot of its work on our Tween Talk group—a third space for 9+ year olds—and we’re particularly interested in how the real world can offer alternative dopamine hits to those found online.
It’s clear from conversations that we have had, that in many schools, the curriculum is outdated and needs rethinking to get kids excited and passionate about learning again. We need to foster and encourage digital balance and make sure that we real world learning is inspiring and not just on screens.
My husband and I attended a talk on AI and education a couple of weeks ago and had expected to hear the usual "hurrah" for AI. Instead the speaker delivered a message that affirmed that we need effort and relationships, just as you point out here. See our discussion here: https://schooloftheunconformed.substack.com/p/learning-fast-and-slow-why-ai-will
Well said, Jenny, and thanks for sharing! The critical thinking issue is crucial; just because tech *can* provide a particular solution doesn't mean it *should.* It may not be in the best interest of users, especially if those users are students. Learning can be optimized, but the Blank Page struggle is necessary for learning. Thanks for sharing these thoughts to help us consider what the future of education can and ideally looks like.
Can you please share where the chart on AI uses in 2024 compared to 2025 was from?
This article really resonated with us, and we can’t wait to read your book. Our initiative, The Informed Perspective, focuses a lot of its work on our Tween Talk group—a third space for 9+ year olds—and we’re particularly interested in how the real world can offer alternative dopamine hits to those found online.
It’s clear from conversations that we have had, that in many schools, the curriculum is outdated and needs rethinking to get kids excited and passionate about learning again. We need to foster and encourage digital balance and make sure that we real world learning is inspiring and not just on screens.
Great post and summary of a very sprawling debate Jenny!