Michael Black: Schools urgently need to start teaching students how to use AI
Announcement posted by Invigorate PR 13 Jun 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate educational settings, some institutions are opting to ban its use among students.
China's Ministry of Education has just announced a ban on primary school students from independently using artificial intelligence tools to complete their homework, stressing that AI should serve only as a supportive tool in education.
However, Michael Black, founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, argues that such bans are not only impractical but also divert attention from more effective strategies to assess genuine learning.
"Limiting AI tools in schools is a reactionary measure that overlooks the core issue: ensuring students truly understand the material," Black said.
"Instead of banning technology, we should focus on increasing use of AI among students and also implementing more regular, structured assessments that accurately gauge student comprehension.
"Given the development of AI, it is nearly impossible to determine what has been developed using the technology. AI is advancing at such a fast rate that students are able to create personalised and tailored content. The only way to gauge a student's real ability is to undertake increased testing in a classroom environment.
"AI should be taught in schools. Students need to know how to use it as it will be commonplace by the time they enter the workforce, if not sooner. They need to understand how to harness and benefit from it."
Michael Black is a highly revered entrepreneur and business leader and the founder and CEO of Success Tutoring. The franchise group is achieving unparalleled growth with new centres opening across Australia every year. It launched into New Zealand in March and further expands into other international markets including Singapore, Canada, the US and the UK this year. The Success Tutoring team is seeing many children not only turn their grades and enjoyment of school around, but also witnessing kids feeling better about themselves and experiencing an uplift in their whole demeanour.
Black emphasised that AI, much like calculators in the past, should be integrated thoughtfully into the learning process. He suggested that consistent low-stakes testing can help educators identify learning gaps early, support students who are struggling and reduce overreliance on AI tools.
"Frequent assessments don't have to be high-pressure. They should be consistent and designed to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ensuring that students can apply knowledge independently," Black said.
Black also points out that AI is an integral part of the modern workplace and students should be taught how to use it responsibly.
"Education should evolve with technological advancements. By teaching students how to use AI ethically and effectively, we prepare them for real-world applications" he said.
"The increased frequency of testing will ensure that despite their use of AI, that there is a good understanding of their academic progress. The testing can then be used to determine what type of learning support is needed.
"At Success Tutoring, our unique testing provides a clear and comprehensive understanding of a student's learning progress so that we can tailor a tutoring program to improve their academic results."
About Success Tutoring
Founded by Michael Black in 2017, Success Tutoring is Australia's fastest growing education centre with multiple locations and a further 150 cities planned worldwide by 2026. The company offers weekly tutoring sessions in English and math for students aged five to 17, with a school readiness program for kids even younger, and selective school exam preparation tutoring also available. The Success Model not only empowers students to work at their own pace towards progress but also finds success in the social aspect of students coming together and working as a community of students to find motivation, inspiration and a lifelong love of learning.
