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When Are AI Shortcuts Bad for Student Writing?

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Title: When Are AI Shortcuts Bad for Student Writing?
Authors: GOODWIN, BRYAN1
Source: Educational Leadership. Mar2026, Vol. 83 Issue 6, p6-7. 2p.
Subject Terms: *Cognitive load, *Metacognition, *Intelligent tutoring systems, *Academic discourse, *Teaching methods, *Educational outcomes, Executive function
Abstract: The article explores how generative artificial intelligence (AI), while making writing tasks easier, can reduce students' cognitive engagement and weaken learning outcomes. Topics include cognitive load theory, the impact of AI on accuracy and metacognition in student writing, and instructional strategies to ensure tasks promote deep thinking and meaningful knowledge retention.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article explores how generative artificial intelligence (AI), while making writing tasks easier, can reduce students' cognitive engagement and weaken learning outcomes. Topics include cognitive load theory, the impact of AI on accuracy and metacognition in student writing, and instructional strategies to ensure tasks promote deep thinking and meaningful knowledge retention.
ISSN:00131784