arstechnica.com·Apr 13, 2026
A part-time college Earth science instructor shares their struggle with teaching asynchronous online courses, exacerbated by generative AI, which has made student engagement more challenging and the teaching experience less fulfilling. Despite the initial joy of teaching, the lack of interaction and accountability in online settings has led to increased student disengagement.
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