The speed and convenience that AI tools promise is enticing. But how and why should we teach young people, and ourselves, to think critically, especially when using AI products?

Hello World issue 30 aims to help. Our writers answer questions such as what do educators bring to the table when teaching with digital technologies and whose knowledge is shaping AI? There’s an excellent overview of the Brookings Institution report on the current landscape of benefits and risks of generative AI in children’s education. We also hear from educators who are focusing on pedagogy before prompts, developing not only their own confidence in using AI tools, but their critical thinking skills as well. And in the classroom, teachers share how they are helping students to think beyond AI answers to develop critical-thinking skills while learning to use AI thoughtfully.

Our feature articles also include ideas for managing cognitive load for deeper thinking, a personal account of the surprising insights from the use of AI systems in assessment, and practical ideas for promoting human decision-making in your classroom.

Also in issue 30:

• Flatgames

• Predictive classroom systems

• A physics meets technology project

And much, much more.