Still the Teacher: How California’s AI Law Keeps You at the Center
A recent California law regarding AI use in education aims to keep teachers central to the learning process. While AI tools can assist with lesson preparation, instructors still need to critically evaluate and adapt materials based on student feedback and their own experience. The article emphasizes the vital role of teachers’ judgment and responsiveness in the classroom.
Picture this: A colleague spends Sunday night feeding her lesson outline into an AI tool, gets back a polished set of discussion questions, and walks into class feeling prepared. When a student pushes back—“I’m not sure this question even fits the reading”—she has to respond in real time, drawing on fifteen years of watching students struggle with exactly […] The post Still the Teacher: How California’s AI Law Keeps You at the Center appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.
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