Gemini’s guided learning: results from a randomized controlled trial in Sierra Leone
The results from this pre-registered trial suggest that AI can be a powerful pedagogical partner — not by replacing teachers, but by augmenting their reach. This study is part of our ongoing effort to build a global evidence base for the impact of AI on teaching and learning.
Beyond the answer engine: protecting critical thinking
A common concern is that generative AI could become a shortcut for students, potentially bypassing the challenging yet essential cognitive effort required for deeper learning. Guided Learning is designed to address this concern: it’s built from years of research and work in our LearnLM efforts to be pedagogically-grounded and specifically tuned to prioritize building understanding over providing direct answers.
The data from Sierra Leone suggests this approach is working. An analysis of over 113,000 interactions exchanged during our trial revealed that students used the tool to build conceptual understanding in 91.4% of conversations, rather than...
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