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Colleges should teach how to use AI rather than skills a 'machine' can do better, a leading economist says

A third of college teaching should be about how to use AI and understand its limits, a leading economist has told Business Insider. Tyler Cowen, a professor at George Mason University, previously ...
Times Higher Education

Teaching core skills for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs

Students need skills that go beyond subject knowledge to be ready for as-yet-unknown jobs. For institutions, that means ...
Forbes

The Dark Side Of AI: Tracking The Decline Of Human Cognitive Skills

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about numerous innovations that have revolutionized industries, from healthcare and education to finance and entertainment. However, alongside the ...
Indiatimes

Teach critical thinking to kids, says Elon Musk: Why this skill matters more than grades

Critical thinking, not rote memorization, is vital for children's development, as highlighted by Elon Musk. Research shows that fostering curiosity, play, and exploration significantly boosts ...
The Conversation

In 2025 and beyond, schools need to teach more than just ‘the basics’

Louis Volante receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Don A. Klinger receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council ...
EdSource

COVID-19 pandemic worsened cognitive skills in both students and teachers, new study finds

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, students across all ages and income levels experienced declines in verbal reasoning, flexible thinking and memory — core cognitive competencies reflected in ...