John Akwasi Amponsah is CEO of Brilliant Education Consult and Brilliant Publications
At a workshop held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), aimed at equipping teachers with the skills to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution, John Akwasi Amponsah, CEO of Brilliant Education Consult and Brilliant Publications, challenged the common perception that Artificial Intelligence (AI) inherently promotes laziness in learning and teaching.
In an interview with the media during the workshop, Amponsah argued that when used thoughtfully and strategically, AI can serve as a powerful educational tool for both students and teachers, rather than hindering engagement.
“One common concern is that AI encourages laziness in both learning and teaching. I want to strongly refute that idea,” Amponsah said.
He explained that children today are naturally drawn to mobile phones and digital platforms, and educators should capitalise on this by integrating knowledge and learning resources into these digital spaces.
“The learning process itself relies heavily on the senses, particularly sight and hearing,” Amponsah noted.
Drawing from cognitive psychology, he explained that when a student uses AI to research answers, they are actively seeing, reading, and writing the information, which increases the likelihood of memory retention and deeper understanding.
Amponsah also stressed that AI is not just a tool for students, it is equally valuable for teachers.
He emphasised that AI helps teachers maintain and expand their knowledge base, preventing them from becoming “rusty.”
“By using AI in their lessons, teachers can access up-to-date information on the subjects they teach, making them more effective and better prepared to educate the next generation for the technological future,” he concluded.
