AI In The Classroom: Tool or Shortcut?

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Are Canadian kids using AI as a learning tool--or as a shortcut? Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow, Education Policy, Fraser Institute, was part of a study that says many teachers say more than half of their students are using AI to complete homework, leading to declining critical thinking and writing skills. Paige joins us now to talk about the survey results and how schools should handle AI going forward.
2 Sep 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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