Perspectives

Perspectives features analysis from educational thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners who are shaping the future of human-centered learning in the AI era. We publish voices that challenge conventional thinking and offer practical frameworks for preserving what makes education distinctly human.

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Being Human in an AI-Driven World
Timothy Cook Timothy Cook

Being Human in an AI-Driven World

Explore how humans maintain identity in an AI-driven world. This article examines the balance between technological advancement and human essence through the lens of agency, relational intelligence, and creative collaboration. Discover how AI literacy can enhance rather than diminish our unique human capabilities in education, creativity, and social contexts.

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How Socratic Dialogue Can Restore Critical Thinking
Timothy Cook Timothy Cook

How Socratic Dialogue Can Restore Critical Thinking

Students increasingly delegate high-level thinking to AI while doing only basic tasks. This "inverted learning" weakens critical cognitive muscles. Teachers can reframe AI as a dialogue partner, not a thinker.

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Empty Echos: When AI "Experts" Won't Climb Their Own Wall
Timothy Cook Timothy Cook

Empty Echos: When AI "Experts" Won't Climb Their Own Wall

"Empty Echos" critiques AI discourse in education, where experts preach theory but avoid practice, just like a climbing instructor who never climbs. Spotting hollow AI-generated advice is easy: vague language, false balance, and no real-world examples. True innovation requires risk, transparency, and actionable steps, not just polished platitudes. Will you climb the wall or just talk about it?

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How Algorithms Are Rewiring Our Brains
Timothy Cook Timothy Cook

How Algorithms Are Rewiring Our Brains

Algorithms amplify biases, erode critical thinking, and train us to think like AI. Studies show declining decision-making skills and increased laziness with overuse. Protect human cognition by practicing AI literacy and preserving creative, ethical reasoning.

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Reclaiming Instructional Time and Prioritizing Authentic Learning
The Connected Classroom The Connected Classroom

Reclaiming Instructional Time and Prioritizing Authentic Learning

Educational technology often increases administrative burden rather than reducing it. This piece examines how schools can reclaim instructional time through streamlined technology ecosystems, human-centered design, and targeted professional development. The goal: redirecting teachers' time from documentation to creating authentic learning experiences that develop critical thinkers and problem-solvers.

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