The two opinion pieces on AI in education that appeared in the Press Herald on Sept. 6 (“AI could prove very helpful to Maine students” and “Fair evaluation of Maine DOE reveals no sacrifices“) missed the point. The question should not be what role, or if AI can have a role in education, but “what is the best way to achieve this (or that) educational goal.”
Maybe the answer will be a specific AI-based program. Maybe the answer will be very old-fashioned. The important thing is to improve learning, not to use the latest technology. All investments should be made with a specific educational goal and evaluated on the ability to achieve that goal.
Sigrid Olson
Cape Elizabeth
We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is found on our FAQs. You can update your screen name on the member's center.
Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve.
Join the Conversation
Please sign into your Press Herald account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe. Questions? Please see our FAQs.