Are they right? A high school student from the US has said that artificial intelligence is creating a “generation of eternal novices” who are outsourcing knowledge and learning to machines.
AI is ruining my education, says student
Good AI-dea: For teachers as well as students, AI can serve as a personalised learning assistant, offering instant help with planning or homework, as well as being useful for explaining difficult words and concepts. Comprehension quiz
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The word “utopia” in this context means:
A: A perfect and ideal place or state of being.
B: A stressful and difficult situation.
C: A futuristic and technologically advanced society.
D: A place of confusion and disorder.
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Which word is the closest synonym for “graft”?
A: Laziness
B: Innovation
C: Hard work
D: Creativity
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According to Ashanty Rosario, what is the biggest issue with students using AI to complete their homework?
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Based on the article, identify two examples of what AI is unable to do in the “real world”.
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What are two ways mentioned in the article that some teachers are using AI tools for their own work?
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In your own words, explain the opposing viewpoints on the use of AI in education presented in the article.
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1. A, 2. C, 3. According to Rosario, the biggest issue is that the use of AI leads students to focus on external results (like getting a good grade) at the expense of their internal growth and actual learning. 4. The article states that AI cannot hold the powerful to account in the way an investigative reporter does, and it cannot perform open-heart surgery or ballet. 5. Teachers are using AI tools to create quizzes and worksheets, design lesson plans, assist with grading and reduce paperwork. 6. One viewpoint is that AI use is negative because it allows students to get good grades without learning, leading to a generation that lacks the ability to work hard and understand the value of knowledge. The opposing view is that AI can be beneficial, as it can help teachers reduce their workload and create new opportunities for learning when used properly.
1. A, 2. C, 3. According to Rosario, the biggest issue is that the use of AI leads students to focus on external results (like getting a good grade) at the expense of their internal growth and actual learning. 4. The article states that AI cannot hold the powerful to account in the way an investigative reporter does, and it cannot perform open-heart surgery or ballet. 5. Teachers are using AI tools to create quizzes and worksheets, design lesson plans, assist with grading and reduce paperwork. 6. One viewpoint is that AI use is negative because it allows students to get good grades without learning, leading to a generation that lacks the ability to work hard and understand the value of knowledge. The opposing view is that AI can be beneficial, as it can help teachers reduce their workload and create new opportunities for learning when used properly.
Glossary
Utopia - The word was coined by Thomas More (1478 - 1535) in his 1516 work of that name. In Greek, utopia means no place.
Annotations - Notes or comments added to a text, diagram or other piece of information to provide explanation, context or additional details.
Dire - Extremely serious or urgent.
chatbots - A chatbot is a computer programme that simulates human conversation or "chatter" through text or voice interactions.