“However, if they’re needing to write a history paper and don’t want to read about it, then they’re missing that learning opportunity. I think there’s a risk of students not realizing what they’re losing by not using their own creativity to build something.” Dumin, who studies and speaks on how generative AI is impacting education, encourages her students to use AI as a collaborative tool. As adults, we can struggle with recognizing when something is AI-generated, so it’s even more difficult for kids with less experience to distinguish between what’s real and what’s not. Jeremy Waller
Hileman encourages parents to try these AI models and discuss their findings with their kids. “Look at it from a kid’s lens and think about what they might look up or be interested in,” says Hileman. “Teaching our kids how to safely use AI and engaging in conversations around this technology is one of the most important things we can do.” AI as a tool for creativity and inclusion Dr. Laura Dumin, an English professor, director of the Technical Writing B.A. program and AI campus coordinator at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, shares the concern that students should use AI to support learning experiences, not replace them. “Students need to consider what they’re gaining and what they’re losing by using AI,” says Dumin. “Are they using it to get better at something or as a crutch or way to avoid doing something? If a student is using AI to help provide an outline or structure for a report, then it’s helping them complete a task.
“I’ve found that students who struggle with anxiety when starting a project can sit down within one of these large language models and successfully brainstorm on a topic to get started,” says Dumin. “As someone who identifies as neurodiverse, I use Claude AI to assist in creating topic outlines that help me better understand societal and audience expectations, while also identifying discussion areas I need to strengthen or include.” Even as AI technologies continue advancing, Dumin believes that critical thinking, verified research and independent creativity will remain essential skills. “Despite AI’s capabilities, we have to keep our brains on and stay actively engaged to question and analyze AI’s output, not accept it at face value,” says Dumin. Exploring these tools together not only builds digital literacy but also creates opportunities to talk openly about the dangers of AI, including misinformation, overreliance and privacy risks. These shared experiences empower kids to safely navigate technology with greater awareness and confidence.
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