In a report published by McKinsey (‘Three keys to building a more skilled postpandemic workforce’, August 2021) critical thinking and decision-making were shown to be skills that companies have prioritised. Indeed, the percentage who see critical thinking as highly significant for their employees clearly increased from the 2019 figure.
Estonia recognises the value of AI in developing critical thinking
Kristina Kallas, the Estonian Education Minister, has stressed the significance of the use of AI in education. She argues for the teaching of cognitive skills