Here’s the translation to American English:
—
With the start of the new school year, many parents face the challenge of preparing their children to develop their own judgment in a world saturated with information and where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly relevant. Skills such as critical thinking, argumentation, and the ability to detect fallacies are more valuable than ever today.
In response to this need, Smartick, an online learning method, has introduced Smartick Thinking, an innovative extracurricular program designed to train critical thinking in children aged 7 to 14 through 15-minute daily sessions. This program aims to fill a gap in traditional education, which often does not systematically address the teaching of these essential skills.
Smartick Thinking combines technology and philosophy to introduce children to fundamental issues and teach them concepts such as truth, building solid arguments, and identifying fallacies. Supported by a team of philosophers, psychologists, mathematicians, and teachers, the program uses the Smartick methodology of personalized sessions that adapt to each student’s level and pace of learning.
Children interact in the program with a robot named Socra-Tick, discussing topics such as friendship, responsibility, and truth. This dynamic encourages reflection on their own humanity and the development of analytical skills by taking on roles as detectives or journalists, allowing them to identify reliable sources and differentiate between facts and opinions.
Javier Arroyo, co-founder of Smartick, has emphasized the importance of enhancing logical reasoning in the era of artificial intelligence, where it is crucial to prevent children from acting solely by imitation. The program’s goal is to nurture children who are less manipulable and more autonomous in their reasoning capabilities.
In a context where misinformation and fake news often intertwine with truthful information, teaching solid critical thinking becomes essential. Smartick Thinking aims to provide a safe and distraction-free environment to help children develop their autonomy and argumentative skills.
Since its launch, over 1,700 children have benefited from this educational initiative, learning to make informed decisions based on their own conclusions rather than merely replicating others’ ideas. Arroyo emphasizes that in a world full of information and persuasion, learning to think clearly is a true superpower, making this program an essential option for back-to-school.
—
via: MiMub in Spanish