In this short video presentation, I wanted to address how educators can shift the culture of AI use, from seeing it as a shortcut to answers, to using it as a catalyst for deeper thinking. While many articles and studies warn that AI is weakening our ability to think critically, I argue that, with the right guidance and boundaries, it can actually help us think better. There are articles and studies that support this, and let me tell you what. There is no AI tool that will do the job for us. It rather emphasizes the importance of educators’ role in guiding students to think critically.
This issue might not feel as urgent for adults or professionals who already have established thinking habits, but for high school students still developing their sense of self and reasoning skills, it’s crucial. As educators, we have a responsibility to teach them not just how to use AI, but how to think with it.
