Como a inteligência artificial está mudando a educação
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Education
Da preparação de aulas à pesquisa universitária, a inteligência artificial já faz parte do ambiente educacional. A questão agora não é apenas como usar a tecnologia, mas como preservar aprendizagem, pensamento crítico e responsabilidade humana.
Contexto
Em setembro de 2026, um estudo da UNESCO IESALC e da Universidade das Nações Unidas apresentou dados de 200 instituições de ensino superior de 19 países da América Latina e do Caribe. Cerca de 87% das instituições pesquisadas utilizavam IA em pelo menos uma área, enquanto apenas 26% possuíam uma estratégia formal de IA. Isso mostra uma transformação importante: a tecnologia está entrando rapidamente em universidades, mas políticas, treinamento e governança ainda estão tentando acompanhar esse avanço. A UNESCO defende uma abordagem centrada no ser humano, na qual IA apoie professores e estudantes sem substituir julgamento, criatividade e pensamento crítico.
READING TEXT IN ENGLISH
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Education
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday education. Students can use AI tools to explain difficult ideas, practice languages, summarize information, generate questions and receive immediate feedback.
Teachers are also experimenting with AI. They may use it to prepare activities, create examples, organize lesson plans or adapt materials for different students.
Universities are using AI in teaching, research and administration. A UNESCO IESALC study published in September 2026 examined 200 higher education institutions in 19 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It found that 87% were already using AI in at least one area, but only 26% had a formal AI strategy.
This difference creates an important challenge. Technology can spread faster than institutions can develop rules for using it.
AI can make some educational activities faster and more personalized. However, education is not only about producing correct answers.
Students need to learn how to analyze information, develop arguments, solve problems and think independently.
UNESCO has therefore emphasized a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence in education. Its student framework includes areas such as AI ethics, techniques and applications, responsible use and critical judgment.
The important question for schools and universities may no longer be “Should students use AI?”
A more useful question could be:
“How can students use AI without allowing AI to do the thinking for them?”
The answer will influence classrooms, universities and education systems around the world.
Key Idea
A principal transformação não é simplesmente a chegada de uma nova ferramenta às salas de aula. A IA está obrigando educadores a reconsiderar o que significa aprender.
Se uma ferramenta consegue produzir rapidamente um resumo, uma redação ou uma resposta, a educação precisa valorizar ainda mais competências como interpretação, argumentação, verificação, criatividade e julgamento.
A própria UNESCO tem defendido que a educação na era da IA preserve agência humana e pensamento crítico, e não trate eficiência tecnológica como substituta da aprendizagem.
General & Academic Vocabulary
1. Artificial intelligence (AI) — inteligência artificialDefinition: Technology that allows computer systems to perform tasks associated with human intelligence.Collocation: artificial intelligence systemExample: Artificial intelligence is changing many educational activities.
2. Learning — aprendizagemDefinition: The process of gaining knowledge or skills.Word family: learn, learnerExample: Technology can support learning.
3. Research — pesquisaDefinition: A systematic investigation to discover or understand information.Collocation: conduct researchExample: Universities use AI to support research.
4. Feedback — retorno / feedbackDefinition: Information about someone's performance or work.Collocation: provide feedbackExample: AI systems can provide immediate feedback.
5. Institution — instituiçãoDefinition: An established organization such as a university or school.Collocation: educational institutionExample: Many educational institutions are developing AI policies.
6. Strategy — estratégiaDefinition: A plan designed to achieve a particular goal.Collocation: develop a strategyExample: The university developed a strategy for responsible AI use.
7. Critical thinking — pensamento críticoDefinition: The ability to examine information carefully before reaching a conclusion.Example: Students need critical thinking when evaluating AI-generated information.
8. Human-centered — centrado no ser humanoDefinition: Designed to prioritize human needs, values and decisions.Example: UNESCO supports a human-centered approach to AI.
9. Judgment — julgamento / discernimentoDefinition: The ability to make considered decisions.Collocation: professional judgmentExample: Technology cannot replace every form of human judgment.
10. Responsible use — uso responsávelDefinition: Using something carefully and ethically.Example: Schools need to teach responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Language Focus
Cause and Effect
Textos acadêmicos frequentemente precisam mostrar que uma situação produz uma consequência.
Because
Apresenta uma causa.
Students need new skills because AI can generate information quickly.
Therefore
Apresenta uma consequência.
AI is becoming common. Therefore, universities need clearer policies.
As a result
Significa como resultado.
Students can obtain answers very quickly. As a result, teachers may need to redesign some activities.
Observe:
Cause → Effect
AI tools are becoming widely available.↓Therefore, education systems need to reconsider how students learn.
Check Your Understanding
How can students use AI in their studies?
How can teachers use AI?
What percentage of institutions in the UNESCO IESALC study reported using AI in at least one area?
Why is the difference between AI adoption and formal AI strategies important?
According to the text, which human abilities remain important in education?
Critical Thinking
When does AI support learning, and when can it reduce learning?
Should students be required to explain how they used AI when completing academic work? Why or why not?
Mini Academic Task
Write a Short Academic Paragraph
Escreva entre 100 e 130 palavras respondendo:
How should students use artificial intelligence responsibly in education?
Use:
uma frase apresentando sua ideia principal;
pelo menos dois argumentos;
um exemplo;
um conector de causa;
um conector de consequência;
uma conclusão.
Tente utilizar:
because — however — therefore — as a result — for example
Answer Guide
1. They can use AI to explain difficult ideas, practice languages, summarize information, generate questions and receive feedback.
2. Teachers can use it to prepare activities, create examples, organize lesson plans and adapt materials.
3. 87%.
4. Because AI adoption is happening faster than some institutions are developing policies and strategies for its use.
5. Critical thinking, independent thinking, analysis, problem-solving, argumentation, creativity and human judgment.
Possible direction for the academic task
A strong answer should not simply say that AI is “good” or “bad.” It should explain a responsible relationship between student and technology.
For example:
AI may help students understand difficult information, but students should remain responsible for evaluating and developing their own ideas.
Sources
AI Implementation in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean — UNESCO IESALC — September 8, 2026. UNESCO IESALC report
Artificial Intelligence in Education — UNESCO — updated educational resources and initiatives, including Digital Learning Week 2026. UNESCO AI and Education
AI Competency Framework for Students — UNESCO — framework updated January 16, 2026. UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Students
Learning to Think in the AI Era — UNESCO — April 2, 2026. UNESCO: Learning to Think in the AI Era
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