Alexander Schier

From Answer Engines to Learning Partners: A Dual-ZPD Design Framework for AI-Supported Learning

Generative AI's function as a frictionless "answer engine" creates a paradox in educational HCI: the very tools that can enhance intellect may also weaken it by allowing users to circumvent crucial cognitive processes. This risks creating a "hollowed mind"---knowledge that is broad but superficial, and a user experien…