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What Are We Buying When We Buy an AI Tutor?

Nick Potkalitsky, Substack

This article explores the promises and challenges associated with implementing AI tutors in educational settings, highlighting the importance of instructional design and teacher involvement for effectiveness.

Why it's worth your time: If you're considering integrating AI tutoring tools in your teaching, this article offers valuable insights into what makes them effective. Rather than simply assuming that AI can enhance learning, it emphasizes the critical role of proper scaffolding and teacher mediation. Investing a little time to read this will inform your approach and help you make better decisions about using AI in your teaching.

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