Expert scenarios envision AI saturation as augmenting rather than displacing human pedagogical work (the more-human paradox)¶

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q2 i? Contrary to dehumanisation concerns, the expert panel envisioned AI saturation intensifying human pedagogical work, with teachers freed from routine cognitive work to facilitate interaction, coach social skills and mediate conflicts. → Malyn-Smith 2026

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Malyn-Smith 2026¶

Malyn-Smith, J., Torrington, J., Webb, M., Butler, D., Lee, J., Tiernan, P., Chtouki, Y., Bower, M., Yazbak Abu Ahmad, M., Carvalho, A. A., Cohen, J. D., Gorissen, P., Linden, T., MacCallum, K., Raffagheli, J. E., Røkenes, F. M., Ronci, M., Shelton, C., Smith, D., & Vartiainen, H. (2026). Navigating AI's educational future: expert scenarios and implications for teaching and teacher preparation. Computers and Education Open. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2026.100422

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Discussion-section interpretation of the cross-case thematic analysis: AI infrastructure was positioned as liberating teachers from routine cognitive work, with the pattern extending from primary through secondary, technical college and higher education scenarios.

"Contrary to widespread concerns about AI-driven dehumanisation of education [3]), TWG5 members envisioned AI saturation as augmenting rather than displacing human pedagogical work."

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