Are AI Tools Stopping Students From Thinking?

What’s the Issue?

AI is everywhere. Tools like ChatGPT write essays, solve math problems, and draft emails. But are students outsourcing their brains?

A 2025 study from EdTech Research Forum shows 40% of high schoolers admit using AI for assignments weekly. Teachers report growing concerns. "It’s not about cheating," says English teacher Sean Patel. "It’s about losing practice in critical thinking."

How This Affects Learning

When you let AI do the work, you skip the mental heavy lifting. Over time, students:

Write less fluently

Struggle with argument and analysis

Lose confidence in their own ideas

According to the Journal of Educational Psychology (2024), students relying on AI scored 12% lower on critical thinking assessments.

What You Can Do as a Teacher or Parent

Make AI use transparent: Ask students to highlight AI-generated parts.

Focus on process, not just product: Check drafts, outlines, and revisions.

Teach why thinking matters: Show examples of good reasoning and voice.

How LoomaEdu Can Help

LoomaEdu gives schools a way to see how students actually work—by tracking writing patterns, edits, and effort. It’s not just an AI detector. It’s a tool for keeping human learning at the center.

If you care about keeping students thinking, LoomaEdu can help. Let’s protect the learning process.