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A recent paper by Corbin and Walton defines learning scaffolds as tools or agents that assist individuals in completing tasks without performing the work for them, emphasizing that scaffolds are meant to be temporary and removed once the skill is acquired. The authors argue that current AI tools, such as subscription-based services like Copilot 365, are not designed as scaffolds because they are intended for continuous use rather than eventual removal. This raises questions about how AI can be integrated into educational practices to function as a scaffold, potentially requiring task-specific usage and pedagogical support to facilitate learning. AI
IMPACT AI tools may hinder skill acquisition if not designed as temporary scaffolds, impacting educational strategies.