AI is everywhere. It's in your phone, in your fridge, probably even in your toaster if you look hard enough. Unless you’re a monk meditating in the Himalayas (in which case, congratulations, you’ve achieved inner peace—skip this post), this tidal wave of change is heading straight for you.
And yet… in education, we’ve got a couple of problems that make me want to slam my head on the desk. Let’s talk about them.
- The “Teaching About AI” Problem
Schools and EdTech companies love talking about AI. Oh, they’ll host webinars, write think-pieces, and even run expensive “AI literacy” courses. But are they actually using AI to teach? Nope. It’s like watching a cooking show where the chef just lectures you on salt while the stove stays cold.
And here’s the real kicker: surveys show around 58–74% of school teachers and 72% of EdTech trainers have never been trained to use AI. College faculty? Often the same story—training is patchy and inconsistent. That’s like hiring a swim coach who’s never been in the water.
Until teachers and platforms start using AI as a tool instead of treating it like an abstract theory, students are going to stay stuck in the slow lane.
- The “We’ve Always Done It This Way” Problem
Even when educators do get AI training, resistance to change is sky-high—especially in schools, EdTech companies, and universities. Students can be hesitant too, usually for privacy or ethical reasons. The only group that seems less stubborn? Self-learners, who tend to be more open to new tools and ideas.
And honestly, I get the hesitation… but also, I don’t. If AI can help you master a topic in 30 minutes instead of three hours, why wouldn’t you take that deal?
The uncomfortable truth is that many EdTech platforms make money by keeping you on their site longer. A faster, better learning tool? That’s a business risk. No wonder some founders can’t stop pointing out AI’s flaws—it’s less about “protecting education” and more about “protecting revenue.”
The Solution? Self-Learning
You know who doesn’t resist change? Self-learners. They don’t care about “how it’s always been done.” They care about finding the fastest, smartest way to master a skill—and they’ll switch tools in a heartbeat if something better comes along.
That’s why we built GritWise—a personalised AI learning platform that doesn’t just dump content on you. It actually guides you, helping you learn with AI instead of just about it.
If you’re tired of slow, outdated learning and ready to take control, maybe it’s time to stop waiting for the system to change… and start changing your own approach.
Learn smarter, not longer.
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