AI and the Shortcuts to Learning

Rethinking Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

AI Enables Students to Shortcut the Learning Process discussion from Friday SLO Talks.

Main Themes:

1. The Erosion of Authentic Learning: AI tools like ChatGPT allow students to circumvent the traditional learning process, completing assignments without genuine engagement or understanding. This "shortcut" mentality prioritizes grades over intellectual growth, mirroring existing systemic issues within education. As Alfie Kohn argues in "Punished by Rewards," grades can "strip students of their natural curiosity," incentivizing them to chase external rewards rather than develop a genuine appreciation for learning (Kohn, 1993).
2. The Inadequacy of Traditional Assessment: Traditional methods like exams and assignment ...