Tag Archives: John Dewey

22Oct/26

How AI Is Dismantling Factory Classrooms

Reclaiming the Purpose of Schooling: Why AI Can Automate Information Processing but Never Replace Human Mentorship

Wed Oct. 21, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in compulsory and higher education has transformed instructional delivery through adaptive learning systems, automated assessment tools, and virtual tutoring platforms. These algorithmic engines excel at administrative automation, personalized pacing, and instant feedback on rule-based tasks. However, defining schooling merely as downloading information or completing standardized tasks risks outsourcing genuine cognitive development to automated tools. Grounding educational practice in foundational philosophy demonstrates that true schooling extends far beyond static data retrieval; it is fundamentally an endeavor of human formation, moral character, civic responsibility, and emotional maturity. Continue reading →

29Apr/23

Why critical thinking is an important skill in the age of AI.

April 29, 2023 /Business/ — It will require critical thinking and systems thinking to get the most out of AI tools. Being a Prompt Engineer will become a great skill to have in your toolbox. Prompt engineers simply need a decent level of language and grammar skills, data analysis, and critical thinking.

Prompted Critical thinking is the key. AI generators are not designed to assess the veracity of text they input and output. Nor are they intended to use any sort of critical thinking, which is why jobs that require critical thinking are not about to be replaced by Generative AI.

You don’t need to memorize – it’s time to focus on real-life skills, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. The critical thinking required to enter a prompt and use AI tools effectively is worth training for – not the memorization of information. Continue reading →