King's calls on universities to rethink essence of learning in AI era
LONDON — As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes higher education, universities face a challenge that goes far beyond simply bringing the technology into classrooms. King’s College London Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Shitij Kapur argues that the more fundamental task is to rethink the very nature of learning itself. “Universities need to look beyond how to use AI and ask what…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, artificial intelligence (AI) is causing universities to reconsider the core principles of learning. King's College London's Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Shitij Kapur, emphasizes that the fundamental issue at hand goes beyond merely integrating AI into classrooms.
"Universities must not only ponder how to utilize AI but also question what the core purpose of learning should be when machines can increasingly handle the cognitive tasks traditionally assigned to students," Kapur asserts in an interview with The Korea Times.
Kapur argues that instead of perceiving AI as a threat to academic integrity, universities should concentrate on whether the conventional educational models — primarily centered around acquiring and demonstrating knowledge — remain relevant in an era where machines can execute numerous cognitive tasks. This shift necessitates a transformation in the focus from knowledge-based learning to experiences that cultivate students' ability to apply their knowledge in practical, real-world contexts.
Kapur underscores that the most significant change is moving from cognitive learning to a more experiential educational approach.
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