Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Responsible AI Use Starts With the Learning Goal, Not a Tool Ban

Split-screen illustration labeled “OLD WAY” and “SMARTER WAY.” Left: a frustrated student writes by hand in a dull classroom under a “write by hand only” message. Right: a diverse group of students and a teacher collaborate using a mix of tablets and shared screens with AI-style icons, showing technology-supported learning.
Some educators say they are “preparing students for AI” by going back to pencil and paper.

That's not preparation. It's avoidance. 

In my latest article for Tech & Learning, I argue that responsible use of AI does not start with bans or fear-driven rollbacks. It starts with clarity about the learning goal. When educators are intentional about what students are learning, AI can be used to support thinking, provide feedback, and extend creativity without replacing student work.

The question is not whether students should use AI. They already are. The real question is whether schools will help them use it well.

Read the full article in Tech & Learning at: Empowering Students with AI Starts with the Learning Goal here.


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