Charles Thayer

When Machines Think, Human Thinking Must Go Higher

• Pedagogy & Practice
• Assessment & Academic Integrity
• Research & Evidence

The article argues that the increasing use of AI in education requires a shift in how we define learning and literacy. It suggests that traditional measures of mastery, such as summarizing texts and drafting essays, are no longer reliable indicators of student understanding. Instead, educators should focus on developing students' ability to interpret nuance, evaluate credibility, and make reasoned judgments.