Right on the money, Sean. There is no question students are bursting at the seams to talk about his thing that has happened to throw a monkey wrench into our usual ways of doing business in the classroom. In my conversations with high school students, I'm finding they really, really, really want to understand how AI can help and not hurt them. They know it's dangerous and want to learn how to steer clear of the dangers. They aren't interested in cheating. They want to learn how to have it be good for them, not destructive.
Thanks so much for this—it really means a lot. I’m especially struck by your conversations with students. That hunger to understand, to make sense of something this big and disruptive, feels so important and so often overlooked. It’s encouraging (and a little humbling) to hear that they’re not looking for shortcuts, but for guidance. You’re absolutely right: if we don’t take the time to help them frame AI in ways that are healthy and constructive, we risk leaving them alone with something that can easily overwhelm or mislead. Grateful for your insight and for the work you’re clearly doing to meet them where they are!
Right on the money, Sean. There is no question students are bursting at the seams to talk about his thing that has happened to throw a monkey wrench into our usual ways of doing business in the classroom. In my conversations with high school students, I'm finding they really, really, really want to understand how AI can help and not hurt them. They know it's dangerous and want to learn how to steer clear of the dangers. They aren't interested in cheating. They want to learn how to have it be good for them, not destructive.
Thanks so much for this—it really means a lot. I’m especially struck by your conversations with students. That hunger to understand, to make sense of something this big and disruptive, feels so important and so often overlooked. It’s encouraging (and a little humbling) to hear that they’re not looking for shortcuts, but for guidance. You’re absolutely right: if we don’t take the time to help them frame AI in ways that are healthy and constructive, we risk leaving them alone with something that can easily overwhelm or mislead. Grateful for your insight and for the work you’re clearly doing to meet them where they are!