When tech does the thinking, our children miss the real lesson 

Children are ‘borrowing’ comprehension rather than developing it — it’s like sending a robot to the gym on your behalf: the weight gets lifted, but no muscle growth occurs

Laptops and other digital tools used in classrooms can potentially diminish a student’s ability to learn. Picture: iStock

AS a university lecturer, I am grappling with the rise in student use of AI. Colleges are exploring how to integrate it into teaching and assessments, not because AI will enhance learning, but because there is no way to prevent its widespread use.

This dilemma raises questions about the future of education and the trade-offs when adopting technologies.