AI in Education: Can Students Still Learn Alone? : Nirvana Ghezaei
Artificial Intelligence AI in Education: Can Students Still Learn Alone? The Future of Independent Learning in the Age of AI By Nirvana Ghezaei | June 2026 C an students still learn alone? Yulianti and Aras (2026) suggest that the answer is neither a simple "yes" nor "no," but rather "yes, with the right support." Their systematic review on AI and independent learning found that students can learn by themselves, but independent learning is strongest when coupled with appropriate structure, instructor feedback, AI support, or peer collaboration. Introduction Can students still learn independently in an age where artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday education? As AI-powered tools become increasingly common in classrooms, educators are questioning whether these technologies promote independent learning or encourage dependence on artificial intelligence. If forced to summarize the research into a single...




