Navigating the Impact of Generative AI on Education
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 14:07
The Challenges of GenAI Educators
While generative AI tools have been heralded as the future of education, more than 40 years of academic research suggests that it could also harm learning in realms from online tutoring to employee training for three reasons.
- Empathy Gap: The best student-teacher relationships are empathetic ones, but mutual empathy development between humans and AI is biologically impossible.
- Knowledge Accumulation: AI may streamline knowledge acquisition, but the process of accumulation is crucial for fostering higher order thinking skills.
- Digital Distractions: Digital tools are distracting, and multitasking can impede the learning process.
Considering both the benefits and risks of new technology is paramount for the advancement of educational practices.
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.