With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, both students and teachers in the classroom have been impacted. A lot of students now use AI to help them with schoolwork, to help with certain subjects like Math or English, and to understand concepts they are confused about, among other tasks.
AI has also changed how students study and prepare for assignments and tests. Instead of only using textbooks or notes, students can use AI to help explain to them different topics in a way that is easier for them to understand. This can make studying a little easier and sometimes faster for some students.
According to a Boston University Article, “Students use them to draft essays, summarize readings, and work through math problems.” Clearly, AI is becoming a much bigger part of how students are learning and doing their work.
Some students use AI for more than just getting answers. It can be used to make study guides, review information, and more.
Sophomore Anna Owens says, “When I took Biology freshman year, AI helped me make review and study guides for any upcoming test.”
AI can be pretty helpful because students can get answers and explanations very quickly. Teachers can also use it to help them with making lessons and other materials for their students in the classroom.
But there also can be some complications if students start to use AI too much. If students have AI do everything for them, then they might not actually learn the information that they need to know.
History teacher Ms. Page said, “As a teacher it has helped me clarify how important it is for my students to do hands-on work, and being able to work with others and not using AI, and kind of using the OG way of teaching my students.”
Boston University also says that, “if a student never wrestles with a blank page, they may never develop the thinking that wrestling with a problem does…” This means that students still need to think for themselves instead of always having AI give them the answer.
AI can be a good tool for students to help them with certain things, but students should restrict their use to learn little things, like grammar checks, instead of having AI doing all the work that students need to be doing.
Boston University Article: https://www.bu.edu/online/2026/04/13/ai-in-education-how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-teaching-and-learning/
