AI as tutor or shortcut: The difference may shape student learning

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1. Tue, 15 September 2026

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   • Times of India13:06first to report
     AI as tutor or shortcut: The difference may shape student learning

     Generative AI use in classrooms shows varied effects on student performance. Homework scores increased significantly while completion times decreased substantially. However, closed-book exam scores declined, especially for students heavily relying on AI. PISA 2025 data suggests AI as a learning support, not a task substitute, is key. The challenge lies in redesigning assignments to foster genuine student thinking.

2. Thu, 17 September 2026

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   • El País (Spain)05:00
     La IA puede hacer el trabajo, pero no puede aprender por ti

     Los últimos resultados de PISA ponen sobre la mesa el valor de competencias como comprender, razonar y resolver problemas. Y esas habilidades determinarán qué hacemos con las respuestas que nos ofrecen las máquinas

3. Sun, 20 September 2026

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   • ABC News (Australia)00:09edited after publishing
     Warning for brain health over offloading deep-thinking skills to AI

     previouslyAsking AI to do the hard work risks your brain health, neuroscientist warns

     A study has found AI use lifted homework scores and completion rates but also led to a drop in exam performance. Neuroscientist James Vickers says there are clear problems with offloading mental labour to AI.

4. Mon, 21 September 2026

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   • chicoer.com12:00
     The schools turning to AI to rate students beyond standard grades

     Several colleges and schools are trying to mix AI tools with teacher judgment.