AI in Classrooms: Human Connection at Risk | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 2m

AI in schools is sparking a heated debate: when teachers use AI to create assignments, they often end up with generic tasks that don’t spark real student engagement. When students then use AI to complete work, it’s frequently labeled cheating—even though the original assignment may not have encouraged genuine thinking. This shift is eroding the vital student-teacher connection that drives learning, motivation, and understanding. Without human interaction, classrooms risk becoming disconnected, uninspiring spaces where students tune out. The real concern? A future where AI replaces the human…