In recent years A.I has become more accessible, with students using platforms like ChatGPT and Grammarly to draft essays and solve complex problems. But, is this a good thing? I asked teachers and students their opinions on A.I. It is surprisingly mutual: If used correctly, A.I is a great tool, but it shouldn’t replace the hard work of learning.
One student, senior Imajin Grier, says “A.I. helps us understand things. I don’t know how to correctly write what I’m thinking.” For students like Imajin A. I. acts like an assistive tool similar to autocorrect, helping refine their thoughts rather than replacing the efforts of thinking.
Ms.Evans, the Biotech resources teacher, agrees with Imajin’s perspectives, saying “Students should use A.I. to help them get their thoughts on the paper, but not in a plagiarism way. It should be a helpful tool that allows them to express their ideas clearly.” However, Ms.Evans also notes using A.I. effectively requires guidance. “It’s not about letting A.I. do the work for them,” she added. “Students still need to understand the material and engage in the learning process.”
An example of a way a student can misuse A.I. is when they plug in a math equation and let the A.I. system spit out the answer without taking time to understand the concept or the process behind it.
An example of a way a student can misuse A.I. is when they plug in a math equation and let the A.I. system spit out the answer without taking time to understand the concept or the process behind it. Ms. Rissolo, a math teacher at Biotech says, “students who use A.I. in the wrong way lose out in the end because they score low on assessments and quizzes and become confused during the semester.”
As A.I. tools become more accessible, students and teachers face a learning curve in how to use A.I. wisely.
