As the new semester begins, educators are transforming their teaching methods to ensure that students can still truly learn in an increasingly technology-driven classroom environment.

Since the release of ChatGPT, it has become unprecedentedly easy for students to "take shortcuts." However, educators also believe that artificial intelligence can become an indispensable tool.

John von Seggern, founder and educator of the online school Futureproof Music School, which focuses on electronic music production, stated in an interview with Cointelegraph that AI tutors can achieve "massively personalized learning" through one-on-one teaching experiences.

AI also helps students "outsource" some of the tedious research work, allowing them to focus on core tasks. Some educators believe this helps students acquire new supplementary skills more quickly.

The negative image of AI in education is not unfounded. According to reports from well-known tech media, there was a significant decline in the number of AI Tokens (referring to small segments of text processed by large language models and AI) by the end of the 2024 academic year. Here, students completed their studies with the help of ChatGPT. Some educators are troubled by the application of AI in the classroom.

Von Seggern pointed out that AI brings many challenges, one of which is the issue of cheating.

Daniel Myers, an associate professor of computer science at Rollins College, believes the problem is not just about cheating. "The biggest challenge with AI is that it breaks the connection between students submitting assignments and the learning process behind it," he said in an interview with Cointelegraph.

In the era of pen and paper, he noted that if a student submitted a paper with correct citations, "you could reasonably infer that they have learned how to use citations. But in the age of AI, we cannot draw any conclusions about learning based solely on submitted assignments."

Myers added that learning requires "friction," meaning there must be a certain level of difficulty to truly present a challenge. Therefore, even if students are not cheating, the lack of constraints on AI usage can deprive them of valuable learning experiences.

As educators become more familiar with AI technology and its potential as a shortcut, they are developing methods and adjusting teaching strategies to ensure that students genuinely complete tasks and achieve learning outcomes.

Von Seggern stated that in his school, students are required to submit complete projects, allowing teachers to see all their work, which is also a way to address the cheating issue. "We allow students to use AI in their workflow, but we need to see their process to better help them improve their skills."

He said, "AI can be a shortcut, but our responsibility (and the responsibility of all contemporary educators) is to design the learning process so that students still need to truly understand."

Myers pointed out that professors and teachers need to "actively design and curate educational experiences," including "thinking about course objectives and how those objectives change because of AI."

AI has a significant impact on the field of computer science. The technology's capabilities in programming are enough to "completely disrupt" the assignments Myers used to assign in undergraduate courses.

To this end, he has shifted most of the homework to classroom and lab time, "so that students' core programming practice mainly takes place on-site, where I can observe and guide them personally."

Now, the scale of extracurricular assignments is larger, more creative, and includes guidance on how to use AI for design. "When designing assignments, I now consider student engagement more. Am I just having students answer questions, or am I challenging them to set goals and pursue them actively?" Myers said.

He indicated that if the teaching process empowers students, allowing them to complete work independently while receiving support, "they will be dissatisfied with low-quality AI-generated results."

While AI presents challenges for educators, it also creates opportunities. Myers stated that when applied correctly, AI can "enhance" education, enabling students to acquire "hard-to-obtain diverse knowledge, skills, and perspectives."

He has seen students "efficiently utilize AI to undertake large projects with personal creativity."

"We often say that AI 'is like having a minor in every field.'"

Von Seggern believes that AI "takes on the tedious aspects of music production, allowing students to spend more time listening, making decisions, and completing their work."

He added that AI tutors—when applied correctly—can provide the attention and benefits of a one-on-one teacher-student relationship.

"AI assistants can offer personalized learning guidance to each student around the clock, adjusting based on their background, goals, and progress, and providing guidance at critical moments. This way, the feedback cycle is shortened from days to seconds, and students' learning speed increases accordingly."

A spokesperson stated in an interview with Cointelegraph that Anthropic has launched Claude for Education based on its core Claude model, equipped with specialized features for education, with its Learning Mode focusing on fostering critical thinking skills through guided exploration rather than providing direct answers.

The spokesperson said, "Instead of directly solving calculus problems for students, we guide them to understand the problem-solving methods and help them grasp the relevant concepts."

In July 2025, Anthropic established a higher education advisory board chaired by former Yale University president and Coursera CEO Rick Levin, with members from Stanford University, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas at Austin, Rice University, and Complete College America.

The spokesperson stated, "The board ensures that our development aligns with educational values and best teaching practices."

The spokesperson also mentioned that the company collaborates with several universities "to help us understand and address implementation challenges in real educational environments."

Anthropic also pointed out the risks of misuse and the lack of long-term in-depth interaction with AI models designed for education.

The spokesperson cited research from August, stating, "Our analysis found that nearly half (47%) of students' conversations with AI primarily involved directly seeking answers, with little interaction, raising concerns about the misuse of AI and over-reliance on AI rather than fostering critical thinking skills."

Anthropic stated that in the ongoing development of tools for students and teachers, it will "analyze usage patterns and share positive findings and areas of concern."

In the field of education, AI is gradually becoming an irreversible trend. Educators are proposing innovative methods not only to address the challenges posed by technology but also to enhance students' educational experiences. This process will inevitably come with growing pains, and only through the joint participation of educators, developers, and students can the essence of education be preserved.

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Original article: “Teaching Transformation in the New Semester: Educators Adopt New Methods to Address AI Challenges”

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