Learning

Governments and universities are investing billions in AI, but this is not enough. The true challenge lies not in adding new courses, but in rethinking the entire education model to prepare students for the future.

Early studies point to a risk of "cognitive debt" and potential harm to critical thinking, but also show that with proper guidance, AI can be an extremely effective learning tool. We explore how to turn a homework-doing chatbot into a private tutor.

Professor Yoram Harpaz, with decades of experience in pedagogy, proposes a radical overhaul of the education system. He argues that the traditional teacher-centered model is ineffective and advocates for a shift toward a system where learning itself is the primary goal.

Many teachers are moving their arena of activity to social networks and garnering millions of views. Despite the dizzying success of 60-second videos in math and English, "TikTok teachers" and senior Ministry of Education officials agree unanimously: it is an excellent auxiliary tool for making material accessible and reducing anxiety. Nevertheless, it cannot replace in-depth learning in the...