Generation Alpha: Teaching Gen Alpha – AI and Attention Spans (TALKING ELT S9 EP3)

This YouTube discussion focuses on Gen Alpha students’ relationship with technology in education. Experts emphasize that technology is their environment, not just a tool, requiring teachers to adapt, not compete. Overuse leads to overload; mindful, targeted tech integration is key. Building strong teacher-student relationships and fostering psychological safety are paramount. Essential skills to teach include critical thinking, metacognition, and emotional intelligence—areas where human interaction surpasses AI. Teachers should be facilitators, guiding students to use AI effectively, emphasizing critical evaluation and self-regulated learning. The discussion highlights the importance of human connection in education, even in a technologically advanced world.