Do you think AI is improving education, or does it make students too dependent?
I have seen multiple launches here (on PH) providing AI solutions to the student exam preparations (and its really helpful).
Students can now find fast and simple solutions to their problems or study plans as AI helps them fast and easily.
They can now study anytime, anywhere, with no need for anyone's time (24/7 available).
But everyone has its own +ve & -ve thoughts in an easy way (suggestions/improvements)
so what are your thoughts about it?
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I think that it makes students more dependent. Relying too much on technology is like relying on calculators.
And now, you can say: But they can focus on more important things and use their capacity for other things...
We know that in 95% of that capacity is used for scrolling on socials and dancing for TikToks :D
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@busmark_w_nika Exactly i am totally agree with you but I think the real issue isn’t AI itself its how we use it.
If students use AI to learn faster and focus on bigger things, that’s great! But if they use it just to avoid thinking, then yeah, that’s a problem.
Just like phones—they can be really helpful or just a way to waste time on TikTok. It’s all about balance. Do you think AI tools should be made in a way that makes students think more on their own? (need to change the AI, not ourself😂)
Yes, Positive side is that one of my friend's child has completed his Graduation in law studies preparation by using different Chatbots.
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@ajay27324 this is amazing :)
@ajay27324 that’s really interesting, AI can definitely be a great study tool and it shows how AI can make education more accessible and flexible. (it depend on usage:)
@preparebuddy True.
It’s well-known that AI can provide convenience and save money for learning. However, the convenience of AI is not conducive to improving students’ problem-solving skills. Over time, when faced with difficult problems, students may instinctively seek help from AI rather than thinking through the problem by themselves first.
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@evakk this is very important point you mention here that AI makes learning easier and cheaper, but if students rely on it too much, they might stop thinking for themselves. Instead of trying to solve a problem, they might just ask AI for the answer right away.
Solution: (suggestion 💡)
Maybe the best way is to design AI tools that help students think instead of just giving them the answer like offering hints, breaking things down into steps, or asking guiding questions. That way, students still learn and develop problem-solving skills.
@hamza_afzal_butt your suggestion is truly insightful. I hadn’t considered that before. That’s true, AI should serve as a ‘mirror and compass’ for the cognitive process.
The essence of learning is not just getting answers, but developing thinking skills through reflection and problem solving. While the use of AI can be efficient, it can also lull students into dependency rather than encouraging them to solve problems themselves and explore multiple solutions. If students become accustomed to getting answers directly with AI, they may lose their curiosity about knowledge and motivation to understand the deeper logic of problems.
Therefore, AI should be best used as an aid rather than a substitute for thinking.
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@onbing exactly, the best way is to use AI as a helper, not a replacement.
AI offers many benefits, but I feel like it makes students too dependent. It provides all the answers right away, so students don't need to think for themselves.
But, I don't know how to tell students to develop their thinking skills without using AI.
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So in that case, who is at fault?