The quick read
- Generated explanations may contain errors or omit a reasoning step.
- For writing, ask the learner to draft a paragraph, receive feedback on one criterion and revise before seeing a model answer.
Choose the learning objective
Define what the student should eventually do independently. Providing a complete answer may finish an assignment without developing that skill. Try a hint, a related worked example or feedback on the learner’s own attempt.
Verify the teaching material
Generated explanations may contain errors or omit a reasoning step. Compare them with trusted course material and encourage questions. Adjust difficulty based on demonstrated understanding rather than the assistant’s flattering assessment.
Use a practice cycle
For writing, ask the learner to draft a paragraph, receive feedback on one criterion and revise before seeing a model answer. In factual subjects, check feedback against the curriculum. Follow institutional rules and protect student information. The goal is not to make every exercise effortless. It is to make useful practice possible, offer understandable feedback and gradually reduce assistance as the learner gains independence. A good AI learning activity leaves evidence of what the learner can now explain and apply.
Sources & notes
AI-assisted editorial content checked against the linked sources.
unesco.org — official reference
Sources reviewed for the September 2026 launch edition.