A smart-kitchen-appliance analogy illustrates how AI can automate an outcome or help a learner practice. The authors argue that the mode of use and resulting cognitive activity determine its educational value.
A small programming-course pilot reported similar assignment performance with a scaffolded AI coach and unrestricted tools. Coach users reported greater confidence, but some exhausted hints early or saved them without a plan.
Can limits built into an AI tutor teach students to manage their own learning? A seven-week pilot assigned 33 master's students to a restricted study coach or unrestricted AI tools during programming laboratories. The coach offered explanations and…
Can limits built into an AI tutor teach students to manage their own learning? A seven-week pilot assigned 33 master's students to a restricted study coach or unrestricted AI tools during programming laboratories. The coach offered explanations and…