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A Texas high school teacher bans AI in writing, requiring handwritings to boost critical thinking and authentic student voice.
A high school English teacher at Southwest High School in Fort Worth, Texas, has banned generative AI by requiring students to handwrite all journaling and assignments, emphasizing process-based grading that evaluates outlines, drafts, and thesis statements.
The teacher, whose name varies across reports but is consistently identified as Bond, says this analog approach strengthens critical thinking and writing skills, which she found were undermined when students relied on AI.
Students use physical dictionaries and printed materials, with only final essays typed if accommodations apply.
While many students admit peers use AI, those in her class appreciate the deeper engagement and personal voice development, noting AI cannot easily substitute for handwritten, reflective work.
Un maestro de secundaria de Texas prohíbe la IA por escrito, requiriendo escritura a mano para impulsar el pensamiento crítico y la voz auténtica del estudiante.