Friday, May 15, 2026

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

P3/4

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Overview

Generative AI is transforming not just what students learn, but how the brain engages with knowledge itself. In this session, we’ll explore the Science of Successful Learning through the lens of GenAI—examining how tools like ChatGPT can both amplify and disrupt human cognition. Drawing on the simple model of memory, cognitive load theory, schema building, and cognitive offloading, we’ll consider how GenAI alters attention, working memory, and long-term understanding. Is AI helping students think more deeply—or think less? How can teachers ensure that cognitive effort remains productive, not outsourced? Through practical, classroom-based examples, participants will learn to design lessons and tasks that use GenAI intentionally reducing cognitive load where appropriate, strengthening schema formation, and enhancing critical and creative thinking. You’ll leave with a research-informed toolkit of pedagogical strategies to lead AI-integrated learning that keeps human intelligence at the centre.

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