Why the Future of Learning Isn't On a Screen

Screens make learning look efficient, but they also make it passive. The very tools meant to empower often end up overwhelming — trading depth for speed, and discovery for distraction. Attention becomes fragmented. Curiosity fades behind constant notifications and the next dopamine hit of “what’s next.” It’s time to restore the human side of learning — the wonder, the pause, the question that leads to another question.

Beyond Tablets and Apps: How Off-Screen AI Can Restore Children’s Imagination

Picture this: your child is reading a physical book about space. They come across the word "nebula" and look puzzled. Instead of dropping the book to search on a tablet (and getting sucked into a YouTube rabbit hole), they simply ask their dedicated companion device, "What's a nebula?" In a calm, conversational voice, the device...

The 1st Generation of AI Learners

We are now observing, in real time, the rise of the first generation shaped by AI as a study companion. These learners are not simply outsourcing work — they are acquiring new habits of inquiry, prompt experimentation, and metacognitive reflection. Over time, these behaviors will ripple out: in college, careers, civic life.