AI in Schools: Good or Bad
AI in Schools: Good or Bad A student sits down to start their homework but instead of opening up a textbook first, they open ChatGPT, type in a question and get a full explanation in seconds. What first took hours of researching and reading to understand topics and do an assignment is now done in just a few minutes. In many of my classes, teachers have been setting guidelines for when AI can be used and for what purposes. Nowadays, I've also noticed many of my online textbooks have a built in chatbox to help understanding. However, while AI makes learning faster and more convenient, it always raises an important question: what are the effects of relying on AI on students and young minds? Using AI as Support: One of the most powerful aspects of AI in education is its ability to act as a personalized tutor. Sometimes, classrooms often move at a fixed pace, which can leave some students behind while others feel bored. AI tools can adapt to each learner’s speed and unders...