Artificial intelligence shifts focus toward critical thinking and active learning

Educational experts and guides are emphasizing the importance of active critical thinking and specific cognitive strategies to counter the influence of generative artificial intelligence on learning processes.

To ensure long-term knowledge retention, experts recommend active recall methods, such as formulating concepts in one's own words, creating sketches, or answering self-generated questions, rather than passive reading. Effective learning is further supported by spaced repetition, structured breaks, sleep, and physical activity to consolidate information.

To manage information processing, didactic methods like the ‘12-minute method’ utilize short instructional videos to maintain attention. Additionally, tools such as concept maps and self-explanations are suggested to help learners structure information and overcome cognitive blocks.