“Critical thinking in the age of AI: challenges and opportunities for learning” is a one-day research workshop to be held onNovember 26, 2025 to the’Learning Planet Institute. He brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to explore the evolving role of AI in the training and assessment of critical thinking in the context of learning and education. L‘his workshop is organized by’ unit ofresearch Learning Transitions (UR LT)
By invitation only
brief description of the workshop L‘ritical thinking is one of the most important skills for learners in today's fast-moving, globalized world. It is essential for evaluating information, solving problems and making informed decisions, both in the academic world and in the real world. If artificial intelligence (AI) can foster critical thinking by providing learners with timely feedback that improves the quality of their reasoning (Ferman et al, 2021), the research also highlights significant risks. Studies show that students often accept AI-generated results uncritically, simply typing prompts and copying answers instead of using AI to construct well-reasoned arguments (Lee et al, 2024). Over-reliance on AI for problem solving or content generation risks encouraging passive learning, which runs counter to the goal of cultivating engaged, critical thinkers (Macedo-Rouet, 2025).
This workshop will explore the evolving role of AI in promoting and assessing critical thinking. Key questions include: How can AI-powered tools promote deeper analysis and reasoning rather than superficial solutions? How can we design AI to enhance collaboration and problem-solving rather than automate them? And how can we assess whether AI really supports critical thinking in education and collective intelligence?The workshop is structured around three interconnected phases, drawing on the principles of human-centered design, participatory design and co-design: establishing a common understanding, identifying research objectives and designing research prototypes.
This workshop is part of a series on AI in learning organized by UR LT. Previous workshops have explored the themes “Ethics of AI”(January 2024), “AI for Collective Intelligence”(December 2024) and“AI & self-governance”(April 2025).