Learning after the tool is closed
The American Psychological Association distinguishes engagement and assisted performance from durable learning. It calls for evidence that knowledge transfers beyond an app or chatbot.

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The American Psychological Association distinguishes engagement and assisted performance from durable learning. It calls for evidence that knowledge transfers beyond an app or chatbot.
Students produced ambitious AI-assisted work, but an unaided exam exposed weak performance. The course did not reliably demonstrate its foundational learning goals.
Participants preferred plans and decomposed explanations, but simpler step-by-step traces often better supported verification. Some preferred formats increased false alarms or encouraged trust without corresponding willingness to check.