02/04/2026
This is the part of the AI conversation that matters most.
The problem isn’t that students are lazy.
It’s that AI makes it incredibly easy to avoid discomfort and learning has always involved a bit of struggle.
When students use AI to write essays for them, they skip the thinking, the trial and error, and the skill-building that actually creates growth.
AI is a tool but like any powerful tool, it needs guidance. Used well, it can support learning, deepen understanding, and speed up feedback. Used poorly, it removes the very challenge that helps students develop resilience and capability.
The solution isn’t banning AI.
It’s teaching students how to use it without bypassing the learning process.
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