AI in Higher Education, Pedagogy & Teaching Practice, The Purpose of Education, Educational Philosophy & Policy, Teaching and Learning Russell Pearson AI in Higher Education, Pedagogy & Teaching Practice, The Purpose of Education, Educational Philosophy & Policy, Teaching and Learning Russell Pearson

If AI Can Do Almost Everything, What Should Education Refuse to Outsource?

AI can take on more and more of the visible work: drafting, assessing, giving feedback, and adapting activities. But preparing someone to complete tasks efficiently does not by itself prepare them to make sound judgments about which tasks matter or how their decisions affect others. What education should refuse to outsource is not a fixed list of assignments—it is the responsibility for helping students develop judgment, agency, and the capacity to act thoughtfully in a changing world.

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AI in Education, Teaching and Learning, AI Literacy Russell Pearson AI in Education, Teaching and Learning, AI Literacy Russell Pearson

Cognitive Offloading: What Should We Hand Over to AI?

AI can make learning easier, but easier does not always mean better. Cognitive offloading can free students to focus on more meaningful thinking, but it can also remove the very effort needed to build understanding, judgment, and independence. The challenge is helping students decide what they can responsibly hand over to AI—and what thinking they still need to do themselves.

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