The Minefield AI in education — is it a technology to be feared, or a tool to be taught?
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Apr 9, 2025 Damien Marr, a Senior lecturer in initial teacher education at the University of Technology, Sydney, dives into the transformative role of AI in education. He discusses the dual nature of AI as both a potential enhancer and a challenge to human creativity. The conversation also explores ethical implications and the importance of fostering critical thinking skills. Marr emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, integrating AI while maintaining the irreplaceable value of human interaction and deep engagement in learning.
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Education as Lifelong Moral Growth
- Education is a continuous process essential to moral and personal growth through life.
- It transforms confusion into clarity and prepares us to act justly in the world.
Tech's Dual Impact on Creativity
- Technology can either enhance creativity or diminish human potential.
- The electric guitar and classical instrument improvements illustrate this dual impact.
Friction Essential for Growth
- Tools extend our abilities but real growth needs friction and struggle.
- Writing is thinking that reveals what we truly understand.
