{"id":48341,"date":"2025-09-08T20:55:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T13:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbbgroup.net\/back-to-school-teachers-adopt-new-methods-to-tackle-ai\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T20:55:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T13:55:23","slug":"back-to-school-teachers-adopt-new-methods-to-tackle-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbbgroup.net\/zh\/back-to-school-teachers-adopt-new-methods-to-tackle-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to school: Teachers adopt new methods to tackle AI"},"content":{"rendered":"
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School is back in session, and educators are changing their methods to ensure students still learn as the tech becomes more ubiquitous in the classroom.<\/p>\n

Since the release of ChatGPT, students have found it easier than ever to cut corners, but educators believe it can provide an indispensable tool.<\/p>\n

John von Seggern, an educator and founder of the Futureproof Music School \u2014 an online school that teaches students electronic music production \u2014 told Cointelegraph that AI tutors can provide \u201ctrue personalization at scale\u201d with a one-on-one educational experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

AI also allows students to \u201cfarm out\u201d some of the more menial aspects associated with research to focus on the core task. Some educators say it allows students to pick up supplementary skill sets more quickly.<\/p>\n

Educators change their methods and adapt to AI<\/h2>\n

AI\u2019s bad reputation in education isn\u2019t entirely unfounded. Reports in prominent technology media noted a precipitous drop-off in AI tokens at the end of the 2024 school year. In this case, the AI tokens, the small pieces of text processed by large language models and AI, were students using ChatGPT to complete their studies. Educators have also expressed exasperation at its presence in classrooms.<\/p>\n

Token count dropped off dramatically at the end of the 2024-2025 shool year. Source: <\/em>Futurism, OpenAI<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Von Seggern said that AI poses a number of challenges, with cheating being one.<\/p>\n

For Daniel Myers, an associate professor of computer science at Rollins College, it\u2019s not just about cheating. \u201cThe biggest challenge of AI is that it breaks the connection between the work that students submit and the learning behind that work,\u201d he told Cointelegraph.<\/p>\n

In the age of pen and paper, he said that if a student submitted a paper with correct citations, \u201cyou could reasonably assume that they had learned something about using citations properly. In the AI era, though, we can\u2019t draw any conclusions about learning just by looking at submitted work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Myers added that, to learn something, there needs to be friction \u2014 i.e., \u201cit needs to be difficult enough to give you an appropriate challenge.\u201d So, even if students aren\u2019t cheating, undisciplined AI use is taking away a valuable educational experience.<\/p>\n

As educators become more familiar with AI technology and its potential to be used as a shortcut, they are developing methods and changing their approaches to ensure that students are actually doing the work and learning.<\/p>\n

Von Seggern said at his institution, \u201cStudents hand in their entire projects so we can see their work. That is one way of addressing the cheating issue. We\u2019re fine with students using AI in their workflows, but we need to see their process to best help them develop their skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He said, \u201cAI can be used as a shortcut, but our job (and the job of all educators today) is to design the learning process so it still requires real understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n

Myers said that professors and teachers need to \u201clean into designing and curating the educational experience,\u201d including \u201cthinking about the goals of a class and how they might be changing due to AI.\u201d<\/p>\n

AI has heavily impacted the computer science field. The technology is good enough at coding to \u201ccompletely obliterate\u201d past assignments Myers used in undergraduate courses.<\/p>\n

To adjust, he\u2019s moved much of the students\u2019 former homework assignments into the classroom and lab time so \u201cmost of the students\u2019 core programming practice is happening in person, with me there to observe and work with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, out-of-class assignments are larger and more creative and come with guidance on how to use AI design. \u201cWhen designing an assignment, I now think a lot about agency. Am I asking students to just answer a question, or am I challenging them to set a vision and choose to pursue it?\u201d said Myers.<\/p>\n

He said that if the educational process gives students agency and the ability to take ownership of their work in a process that supports them, \u201cthen they\u2019ll be dissatisfied with low-quality AI generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

AI can \u201csupercharge\u201d learning \u2014 when used correctly<\/h2>\n

Even though AI has presented challenges for educators, it also presents opportunities. Myers said it can \u201csupercharge\u201d education when used correctly, allowing students to tap \u201ca range of knowledge, skills and perspectives that would be difficult to obtain.\u201d<\/p>\n

He sees students \u201cusing AI effectively to take on big, ambitious projects with a personal creative element.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe often say that AI is \u2018like having a minor in everything.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Von Seggern said that AI \u201coffloads the tedious parts of music production so students can spend more time listening, making decisions and finishing work.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that AI tutors \u2014 also when implemented correctly \u2014 can give students the attention and benefit of a one-on-one teacher-student relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn AI assistant can give every student a 24\/7 personal learning coach that adapts to their background, goals and pace and nudges them at the right moment. It shortens the feedback loop from days to seconds, so students learn faster,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

AI developers make models focused on education<\/h2>\n

AI developers are creating models for education as university administrators become increasingly interested in the possibilities the technology presents.<\/p>\n

Anthropic created its Claude for Education on top of its core Claude model, but with specialized features for education. A spokesperson told Cointelegraph that its Learning Mode feature \u201cfocuses on developing critical thinking skills through guided exploration rather than providing direct answers.\u201d<\/p>\n

They said that \u201crather than simply solving a calculus problem for a student,\u201d it walks it through the methodology and helps the student understand the concepts involved.<\/p>\n

In July 2025, Anthropic founded a Higher Education Advisory Board chaired by Rick Levin, former Yale president and Coursera CEO, with members from Stanford, Michigan, University of Texas at Austin, Rice and Complete College America.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson said, \u201cThis board ensures our development aligns with educational values and pedagogical best practices.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company has also partnered with universities to \u201chelp us understand and address implementation challenges in real educational settings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Still, even Anthropic noted the possibility for misuse and a lack of long-form engagement with education-focused AI models.<\/p>\n

Referring to research from August, the spokesperson stated, \u201cOur analysis found that nearly half (47%) of student-AI conversations involve direct answer-seeking with minimal engagement, raising concerns about potential misuse and overdependence on AI rather than developing critical thinking skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anthropic said that, as it continues to develop tools for students and teachers, it intends to \u201canalyze usage patterns and share both positive findings and areas of concern.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to education, AI is here to stay. Educators are coming up with novel ways not just to address the challenges of the technology but to improve their students\u2019 education. The process will clearly have some growing pains, and it will require the participation of educators, developers and students to ensure an outcome that keeps education intact.<\/p>\n

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