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Educators weigh how to use AI without losing critical thinking

Greater productivity is not necessarily indicative of greater knowledge.

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  • Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • September 10, 2026

  • 8 min

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    Health-care education must emphasize reasoning and critical evaluation of AI, rather than solely focusing on information recall.

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    Clinicians need to learn how to work with AI without losing essential critical thinking skills, as reliance on AI may lead to deskilling.

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    A 'teach for transfer' approach is advocated to help learners apply knowledge in new contexts and strengthen analogical reasoning.

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    AI tools should be designed to support cognitive development by challenging users and encouraging active engagement with the technology.

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    Tool fluency is essential for effective AI use, as users must understand how tools interact and the potential for incorrect information.

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Educators weigh how to use AI without losing critical thinking

  • by Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • September 10, 2026

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