AI for Kids How AI Can Be a Flashlight, Not a Shortcut (Middle+)
May 20, 2025
Kanishka Seth, an EdTech leader and ELA teacher at Khan Lab School, discusses how AI can be a supportive learning companion, similar to a kind, judgment-free peer. She highlights Khanmigo, an AI tool that encourages critical thinking rather than providing quick answers. Kanishka shares that AI should act like a flashlight, illuminating possibilities for students to explore. Real student stories showcase how AI fosters creativity and personalization in learning, reminding parents that it's about nurturing exploration, not shortcuts.
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Khanmigo as a Study Buddy
- Khanmigo acts as a thoughtful AI study buddy that encourages students to think and ask questions.
- It offers feedback without judgment, helping students learn without fear of being wrong.
Use AI as a Flashlight
- Use AI as a flashlight to explore ideas, not as a shortcut for answers.
- Apply your judgment and refine work through AI as a brainstorming and learning partner.
AI Boosts Project-Based Learning
- Project-based learning lets students connect learning to real-world interests.
- AI enhances creativity by enabling students to design logos, surveys, and explore concepts beyond formal teaching.