Generative AI: 3 Ways It Supports Learning, According to Parents and Students

Given how crucial education is for personal growth, it's vital that we use generative AI in teaching and learning in a way that's both thoughtful and involves everyone. That's why Google for Education makes sure to get feedback from teachers, students, parents, and school administrators when we're working on new AI features.
By really listening to what our community needs, we can build products that make a real difference for students and educators. To help with this, we teamed up with Google's Responsible AI and Technology & Society research teams to talk to high school students and their parents about how generative AI is affecting their learning.
Here's what parents and students shared about how generative AI helps with their learning:
- Real-time feedback for parents. With instant updates on how their kids are doing in school, parents can step in when needed, figure out if they're pushing too hard, and know where to focus their efforts going forward.
- Enhanced learning about unfamiliar subjects. Generative AI can add to what's taught in class, helping students dive deeper and get more context on new topics.
- Customized pathways for people with learning differences. By looking at how someone learns, generative AI can tailor educational paths and materials to fit their cognitive abilities.
Teachers will always be the heart of the classroom
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Even though generative AI is set to play a big role in education, human teachers are still irreplaceable. AI can boost learning without taking away from it, but we need to keep things safe and clear. That's why having rules and being open about how AI works is so important.
Keeping teachers involved is at the heart of how Google for Education develops and designs its products. This guides the features we add and the safety measures we put in place. We'll always work closely with educators and schools, keeping a tight feedback loop with users as we develop our tools.
With generative AI helping out, teachers can better meet the diverse needs of their students, spend less time on paperwork, and focus more on what they're great at: inspiring and challenging students. They use their experience and skills like listening and empathy to create a space where students can explore and grow. When top-notch teachers have the best tools, their students can achieve anything.
As one student in our research put it, "Teachers always make sure I'm okay, that I have the right mindset for class. I think I couldn't do it without them. I'd probably be in a whole different place right now."
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Interesting read! As a parent, I've seen my kid use AI tools for homework help, and it's honestly a game-changer. But I do worry about over-reliance—how do we teach critical thinking alongside these tools? 🤔 Maybe schools need clearer guidelines.
As a parent, I've seen my kid use AI to explain tricky math concepts in ways that finally click. It's like having a patient tutor available 24/7. But we really need clear guidelines in schools to make sure it helps learning instead of just giving answers.
Interesting article! My nephew's school just introduced some AI tutoring tools, and it's been a game-changer for his math homework. He actually gets excited to practice now. I do wonder though, are we leaning too much on tech for foundational skills? 🤔 Still, if it boosts engagement, that's a big win.
这个文章里的数据让我有点惊讶!原来家长和学生对生成式AI在课堂上的应用接受度这么高。想想我小时候的课堂,变化真的好大啊!希望国内也能看到类似的研究,挺好奇本土化应用会是什么样子,会不会更多用在辅助批改作业上呢?😊
Me parece interesante cómo la IA generativa puede ayudar en la educación, pero ¿qué pasa con los datos de los estudiantes? ¡Espero que haya privacidad! 🤔

Given how crucial education is for personal growth, it's vital that we use generative AI in teaching and learning in a way that's both thoughtful and involves everyone. That's why Google for Education makes sure to get feedback from teachers, students, parents, and school administrators when we're working on new AI features.
By really listening to what our community needs, we can build products that make a real difference for students and educators. To help with this, we teamed up with Google's Responsible AI and Technology & Society research teams to talk to high school students and their parents about how generative AI is affecting their learning.
Here's what parents and students shared about how generative AI helps with their learning:
- Real-time feedback for parents. With instant updates on how their kids are doing in school, parents can step in when needed, figure out if they're pushing too hard, and know where to focus their efforts going forward.
- Enhanced learning about unfamiliar subjects. Generative AI can add to what's taught in class, helping students dive deeper and get more context on new topics.
- Customized pathways for people with learning differences. By looking at how someone learns, generative AI can tailor educational paths and materials to fit their cognitive abilities.
Even though generative AI is set to play a big role in education, human teachers are still irreplaceable. AI can boost learning without taking away from it, but we need to keep things safe and clear. That's why having rules and being open about how AI works is so important.
Keeping teachers involved is at the heart of how Google for Education develops and designs its products. This guides the features we add and the safety measures we put in place. We'll always work closely with educators and schools, keeping a tight feedback loop with users as we develop our tools.
With generative AI helping out, teachers can better meet the diverse needs of their students, spend less time on paperwork, and focus more on what they're great at: inspiring and challenging students. They use their experience and skills like listening and empathy to create a space where students can explore and grow. When top-notch teachers have the best tools, their students can achieve anything.
As one student in our research put it, "Teachers always make sure I'm okay, that I have the right mindset for class. I think I couldn't do it without them. I'd probably be in a whole different place right now."
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Interesting read! As a parent, I've seen my kid use AI tools for homework help, and it's honestly a game-changer. But I do worry about over-reliance—how do we teach critical thinking alongside these tools? 🤔 Maybe schools need clearer guidelines.
As a parent, I've seen my kid use AI to explain tricky math concepts in ways that finally click. It's like having a patient tutor available 24/7. But we really need clear guidelines in schools to make sure it helps learning instead of just giving answers.
Interesting article! My nephew's school just introduced some AI tutoring tools, and it's been a game-changer for his math homework. He actually gets excited to practice now. I do wonder though, are we leaning too much on tech for foundational skills? 🤔 Still, if it boosts engagement, that's a big win.
这个文章里的数据让我有点惊讶!原来家长和学生对生成式AI在课堂上的应用接受度这么高。想想我小时候的课堂,变化真的好大啊!希望国内也能看到类似的研究,挺好奇本土化应用会是什么样子,会不会更多用在辅助批改作业上呢?😊
Me parece interesante cómo la IA generativa puede ayudar en la educación, pero ¿qué pasa con los datos de los estudiantes? ¡Espero que haya privacidad! 🤔





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