How a high school English teacher banned AI from her classroom : NPR

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Chanea Bond bans AI tools in her American literature and composition classes at Southwest High School in Texas to ensure students engage directly with the material.
Bond emphasizes handwriting and journaling to foster better thinking and writing skills, believing that her students learn to think and write better without reliance on AI.
She provides students with handwritten drafts and grades each step of the writing process to track student progress and thinking.
Many students appreciated Bond’s approach, reporting that it actually enhances their thinking despite initial confusion.
Not all educators agree with Bond’s stance. Some, like Brett Vogelsinger, integrate AI into the classroom with guidelines for students to use it responsibly.
The broader educational system sees varying approaches to AI; while some districts like Miami-Dade County embrace AI, Bond believes hands-on, AI-free learning enhances foundational skills.
Bond remains open to changing her mind but believes current methods best ensure her students develop critical thinking and writing skills.

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