WorldPhoto: LSE BlogsJan Gilles Advocates Pencil and Paper for Teaching Social Theory
Jan Gilles has returned to teaching social theory using traditional methods like a printer, pencil, and collective close reading despite generative AI's ability to quickly summarise texts with critiques and context. He values the unique classroom silence and engagement that these analog tools foster, emphasizing the benefits of slower, more thoughtful learning processes over instant AI summaries.
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