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A significant concern is that AI can serve as a shortcut, enabling students to avoid the hard work of learning to write or think independently. If students depend on chatbots to generate essays or solve problems, there’s a risk of diminishing literacy levels and creative skills. The overuse of autocorrect and voice-to-text features may further erode traditional skills such as spelling, handwriting, and comprehension.
Maintaining Fundamental Skills for the Future
Natasha advocates for teaching children the basics—reading, writing, arithmetic—so they can harness technology effectively as they grow older. Developing solid foundational skills ensures that students are not merely servants to technology but are capable of critical engagement and innovation.