Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

As Generative AI (GenAI, a subset of AI that can produce content, ideas, and data by learning from existing data and patterns) has become prevalent, so have a wide range of concerns about its usage: authenticity, critical thinking, bias, representation, plagiarism, and sustainability, to name a few. I value critical thinking.

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Instructors Critical Thinking Plagiarism Intelligence 66

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. However, with thoughtful integration and a shift in perspective, AI can be a powerful ally in the classroom rather than an adversary.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 332

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The intersection of AI assistance in student writing is not just about the convenience it brings, but also about the fundamental shift it represents in how we perceive and approach academic integrity and skill development. These statistics alone underscore the pervasiveness of AI in academic environments.

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Writing Academic Integrity Students Critical Thinking 321

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Barriers such as student behavioral and mental health struggles and students not having the foundational skills and knowledge to succeed at their grade level were also ranked near the top of the list. Eighty percent have either already used GenAI or are expecting to use it at some point in the future.

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Academic Integrity Plagiarism Critical Thinking Students 294

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Not only does it make educators revise their approach to teaching academic writing, but some still see it as a threat to students’ academic integrity. More than that: If students often ask ChatGPT to generate essays or make those essays longer , their writing and communication skills will suffer. But you know what?

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Academic Integrity 300

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

This approach stems from concerns about academic integrity, originality, and the potential for AI to undermine the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Importantly, the original content must still be generated by the students, maintaining the integrity of their work.

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Ethics Instructors Education Academic Integrity 321

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

By Carl Hooker One of the biggest misconceptions about AI in education is that it will encourage students to cheat and cause academic integrity concerns. However, there are a couple of major problems with this line of thinking. Truth: Educators need to reconsider how they assess student work. ABSOLUTELY.

Fairness 299

Fairness Beliefs Evaluation Essay 299

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

For example, AI-driven adaptive learning platforms can assess students’ knowledge and skills, identify areas for improvement, and recommend targeted activities and resources to support their learning journey.

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Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 293

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

This widespread availability can help level the academic playing field and give every kid a chance to flourish. Cons of AI-Assisted Essay Writing Diminished Development of Writing Skills AI technologies help, but they also threaten autonomous writing.

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Essay Writing Ethics Plagiarism 187

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

These skill-building, multi-player games help students build critical skills in math, language arts, and social studies in a fun and entertaining way.   To support academic integrity, randomized questions ensure each student is assigned unique problems to work on. 10 new learning games from Arcademics.

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Student Engagement Education Social Studies Art 255

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This approach not only boosts engagement but also prepares students for a future where creative thinking and problem-solving are indispensable skills. If you're using a tool that benefits or takes inspiration from your creative masterpiece, it's not truly aligned with core creative values and academic integrity.

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Multiple Choice Questions Assignments Intelligence Skills 203

k12 Digest

APRIL 15, 2025

These districts have sought insight from business and industry about the ways in which technology is being integrated into the workplace and engaged with experts in technology about how AI can be integrated into schools to provide a more robust and individualized learning experience for students.

Intelligence 209

Intelligence Learning Failure Academic Integrity 209

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

By fostering self-awareness and self-regulation, metacognitive strategies empower students to monitor their learning processes, set achievable goals, and adapt their approaches to overcome linguistic and academic challenges. The answer lies in two transformative strategies: metacognition and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Essay Ethics Feedback Language 171

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The rise of ChatGPT, Google Bard, New Bing, and others in the academic space, however, is skyrocketing. As I scanned topics like academic integrity, academic dishonesty, and plagiarism, I quickly adopted others’ persuasive opinions based on limited information. My initial encounters with this rising AI were biased.

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 144

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The rise of ChatGPT, Google Bard, New Bing, and others in the academic space, however, is skyrocketing. As I scanned topics like academic integrity, academic dishonesty, and plagiarism, I quickly adopted others’ persuasive opinions based on limited information. My initial encounters with this rising AI were biased.

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

Some academics see these tools as a danger to the full spectrum of learning and as a shortcut. Further, students may not develop the skills necessary for original ideas and critical thinking. The impact There are both positive and negative aspects of ChatGPT.

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

Some academics see these tools as a danger to the full spectrum of learning and as a shortcut. Further, students may not develop the skills necessary for original ideas and critical thinking. The impact There are both positive and negative aspects of ChatGPT.

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Challenges: Engagement and Skill Development However, AI’s efficacy hinges on student self-regulation, a persistent challenge where developmental courses predominate (Zimmerman, 2002). 2023) highlight AI’s dual edge: it clarifies concepts but also crafts compelling disinformation, posing risks to academic integrity.

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Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 89

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education. Instead, focus on feedback that builds skills, enriches learning, and deepens understanding.

Plagiarism 121

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 121

k12 Digest

APRIL 15, 2025

These districts have sought insight from business and industry about the ways in which technology is being integrated into the workplace and engaged with experts in technology about how AI can be integrated into schools to provide a more robust and individualized learning experience for students.

Intelligence 130

Intelligence Learning Failure Academic Integrity 130

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This challenge requires spatial reasoning and pattern recognition skills which are not well-developed in bots. By employing CAPTCHAs in various forms, online platforms can effectively distinguish between genuine human users and automated programs, safeguarding the integrity of their services and protecting against malicious activities.

Academic Integrity 135

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 135

Edsurge

JULY 14, 2023

This shift in focus fosters adaptability and flexible thinking, employee skills that are crucial for organizations to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. For higher ed, this means fostering critical thinking and soft-skills development in students to ensure that they are prepared for the unknown challenges of tomorrow.

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Motivation Intelligence Academic Integrity Coaching 148

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Challenges: Engagement and Skill Development However, AI’s efficacy hinges on student self-regulation, a persistent challenge where developmental courses predominate (Zimmerman, 2002). 2023) highlight AI’s dual edge: it clarifies concepts but also crafts compelling disinformation, posing risks to academic integrity.

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Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 82

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education. Instead, focus on feedback that builds skills, enriches learning, and deepens understanding.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This challenge requires spatial reasoning and pattern recognition skills which are not well-developed in bots. By employing CAPTCHAs in various forms, online platforms can effectively distinguish between genuine human users and automated programs, safeguarding the integrity of their services and protecting against malicious activities.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Literature review Writing assignments have traditionally served as a means to support the development of critical thinking skills in higher education. The results of this project do not provide an indubitable foundation to address academic integrity concerns.

Essay 126

Essay English Lecturing Writing 126

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Literature review Writing assignments have traditionally served as a means to support the development of critical thinking skills in higher education. The results of this project do not provide an indubitable foundation to address academic integrity concerns.

Essay 111

Essay English Lecturing Writing 111

Scholarly Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2025

Watching Mollick navigate AI so skillfully made me think, With a bit of work, I can do this, or an approximation of it. Issues like academic integrity and plagiarism have already pushed us to rethink assessment strategies and the concept of a learning community. Every day, my genAI self-efficacy and skill grows.

Intelligence 52

Intelligence Education Plagiarism Beliefs 52

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I think where the future is going is, it's going to become even more important for students to be able to have those soft skills and be able to talk and communicate their ideas." I think something that's overlooked in a lot of educational systems is your ability to have a discussion and hold an argument about your work,” says Tey.

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Exams Essay Instructors Education 215

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2025

But experts have also raised ethical concerns about how student data is used (and misused) by AI companies, how students can use AI for cheating and plagiarism, the erosion of critical thinking skills , and the spread of misinformation. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Teachers English Plagiarism Writing 262