When Does AI Assistance Undermine Learning?
Using AI as a tutor is like keeping a big jar of cookies in the kitchen cabinet, says Wharton professor Hamsa Bastani . “You tell yourself that you’re just going to eat one, but it’s a slippery slope,” she said. “Self-regulation is hard, even when you know something isn’t good for you.” This insight drives Bastani’s latest research on a critical question in AI-assisted learning: Why do students over-rely on AI help even when they understand it hurts their long-term
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This article details the design of a comprehensive K-12 AI literacy framework. It addresses the crucial need to equip both students and educators with fundamental AI knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding. The framework aims to seamlessly integrate AI concepts into the curriculum, fostering informed and responsible engagement with artificial intelligence.
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