Empowering Student Voices: The Value of Effort Over AI

In the article "I Want My Students’ Effort, Not AI’s Shortcut to Perfect Writing," Fatema Elbakoury, an English teacher, discusses the challenges posed by AI in education. She shares a personal experience with a student who used AI to write an essay, highlighting the importance of resilience and personal effort in learning. The article advocates for teaching students the value of their own voices and the skills necessary for academic growth, rather than relying on technology to provide easy solutions. Elbakoury argues that fostering academic resilience is crucial for students to navigate challenges and develop critical thinking skills, which are essential for their future success.