Rethinking AI and Inquiry in Higher Education: A Briefing

This briefing analyzes a blog post by Jarek Janio titled "Do Submarines Swim? Rethinking AI and Inquiry in Higher Education," published on the COACHES website. The post explores the role of AI in education, arguing that its strength lies in data processing, not human-like thinking. Janio emphasizes the crucial role of faculty in guiding students toward inquiry-based learning, utilizing AI as a tool to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Main Themes:

1. AI as a Predictive Engine: AI excels at analyzing vast amounts of data to predict outcomes. However, it lacks the intrinsic curiosity and purpose that drive human cognition. As Chomsky's submarine analogy illustrates, AI's ability to operate in an environment (like answe ...