Stage 2 of 3
Which dialogue posture?
The intention is clear. Choose with the student one of eight postures for the dialogue with AI.
Need a concrete starting point?
Eight classroom situations show what each posture makes possible. Browse the examples →
The student has a vague idea.
Mirror
AI reformulates to help clarify what the student thinks.
The student has a thesis to test.
Friction
AI raises serious objections to help strengthen the argument.
The student wants to see differently.
Prism
AI presents other viewpoints to broaden understanding.
The student is looking for information.
Researcher
AI helps structure a search whose results must be checked.
The student has a project to organise.
Copilot
AI helps organise a task without doing the work for the student.
The student needs to compare.
Arbiter
AI compares options using criteria chosen by the student.
The student thinks they understand.
Teacher
AI withholds the answer and questions the student’s understanding.
The student wants to create.
Coauthor
AI proposes variations for a creation the student keeps under control.
How to choose
Start from the student’s intention, not from the tool’s abilities.
A posture names the temporary function entrusted to AI. It does not transfer responsibility for reasoning, verification or the final decision.