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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 8 MIN

Does ChatGPT Stifle Critical Thinking?

from Teaching from the Headlines: Educators Turning Breaking News into Teachable Moments · host Ed Madison and Journalistic Learning Initiative

Headline from Time Magazine: ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study.Today, we look at new findings from researchers at MIT's Media Lab. The study shows decreased levels of brain activity in participants who used AI to write SAT-style essays. What does this mean for educators looking to incorporate AI tools like ChatGPT in their instruction?JOIN THE DISCUSSION! We want this to be a conversation. Please use this link to record and share an audio message via speakpipe.com to be featured on our podcast.Learn more about our transformative approach at journalisticlearning.org

Headline from Time Magazine: ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study.Today, we look at new findings from researchers at MIT's Media Lab. The study shows decreased levels of brain activity in participants who used AI to write SAT-style essays. What does this mean for educators looking to incorporate AI tools like ChatGPT in their instruction?JOIN THE DISCUSSION! We want this to be a conversation. Please use this link to record and share an audio message via speakpipe.com to be featured on our podcast.Learn more about our transformative approach at journalisticlearning.org

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