AI in education: We are prepared or simply worried
Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most discussed topics in education today. Most academic conversations revolve around writing, research, plagiarism, lesson planning, content design, and the use of AI-powered applications. Yet an important question remains in my mind are we truly prepared for this transformation, or are we simply worried about it? Historically, every major technological advancement in education has first been met with concern rather than preparation. When calculators entered learning support, there was fear that students would stop thinking mathematically now they use GDC better in learning. When the internet became widely accessible, we the educators worried about misinformation and dependency. Today, we are spending more time discussing the risks and challenges of AI than building readiness and understanding. I believe that artificial intelligence is not merely about using applications for writing essays or conducting research. AI represents a broade...