eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Despite a growing investment in AI, many schools–especially those in under-resourced areas–lack consistent access to AI tools and training for effective use. Although equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem, professional learning offers a solution. Offer teachers AI professional development.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2015

As schools make recorded lessons available to students online, they may not be making them accessible. This new case highlights a particularly controversial subject in an era where more colleges and K-12 schools are making lectures available online and developing related content that may not always be accessible to students with disabilities.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

And with this change comes a host of new questions—concerns about the ethical design and implementation of these new tools. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. This year, ISTE has added a new volume to the series— Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide on Ethics and AI.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Ethics and accessibility policies Written down but rarely embedded in daily workflows. Heres where traditional AI systems tend to fall short: NLP fine-tuning Improves the form of communication but doesnt understand intent or depth. Feedback loops Built to correct errors, not guide growth.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2025

Key points: Ethical PD is a call to action for all involved in teacher professional development Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation For more news on teacher PD, visit eSNs Educational Leadership hub Teachers are superheroes. So, lets go above and beyond for them.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

That’s the ethics debate playing out in one online educator space , a lively back-and-forth carried over from a recent workshop on educational A/B testing. He adds that the discussion is ultimately one among practitioners about methods and what’s ethical. “It It carries with it the question of, what’s benign? Lynch says.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2021

The real question is: How do we increase access and participation in the creation of emerging technology so that it represents and works for all of us? Educators can facilitate conversations around ethics in technology with students so that these technologies develop equitably. Today’s schools can start laying the groundwork now.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

To become COPPA compliant you must build every element, from data collection to interactive design, in adherence to the highest standards of safety and ethics. Affordable and accessible tech stands to open up opportunities for them.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

While digital literacy is about accessing and sharing information through digital tools, data literacy is about making sense of the information those tools produce and using it wisely. Data ethics and student agency Theres another layer of data literacy thats especially relevant in todays digital age: ethics.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2024

They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. Department of Justice published its final rule for web and mobile accessibility. The update is meant to expand access by spelling out specific technical standards government entities must follow.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms. Enhancing accessibility AI tools can make learning more inclusive. This suggests that the AIAS not only fosters ethical AI use but also enhances learning experiences in diverse contexts.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education. At last year’s Education World Forum, discussion centered around this very idea.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Who do you think has access to the information you’re sharing?” Questioning a tool or practice that initially seems so beneficial and positive forces students to pause and consider the quality of the information they’re receiving, as well as issues of security and ethics for the tools they’re using. Who has access to it?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The popular response, among some education pundits, policymakers and professionals, has been to increase access to STEM and computer science skills. She called attention to the “ Moral Machine ,” an ethical quandary posed by MIT professor Iyad Rahwan. Just consider, for example, the push to teach kids to code.)

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Educators overwhelmingly agree that tools using generative AI should be harnessed positively, with users taught to use them ethically (84 percent). In Michigan’s Fenton Area Public Schools, staff may use AI in ethical and responsible ways.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

It enhances learning experiences with tailored learning paths and immediate feedback, improves accessibility and inclusivity through assistive and adaptive technologies and language translation, and boosts efficiency and administrative support by automating routine tasks and improving data management.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Consequently, we will see a shift in how edtech enhances learning and how schools support teachers, as well as a renewed focus on accessibility, social emotional learning, and individualized approaches to learning that improve student outcomes. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

The advantages and limitations of AI in education AI in education brings numerous advantages, such as personalization, accessibility, and scalability. Additionally, the use of AI in education raises significant ethical issues, including concerns about data privacy and the potential for algorithmic bias.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Most districts are realizing that straightforward banning of ChatGPT and other tools only keeps the students without home access and data plans from using A toolsets. The best way to manage assignments and ethical use is to set expectations and put them front and center in the assignments themselves.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Emphasis on digital citizenship instills responsible online behavior, ethical considerations, and cybersecurity awareness. In essence, digital literacy in education is about preparing students to be competent, responsible, and ethical users of technology. What is an example of digital literacy in education?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

This evolution has revised, if not totally disrupted, the playing field, positioning all of us as digital immigrants navigating to a new rapidly changing landscape of capabilities and ethical complexities. By doing so, we can demystify complex systems and empower individuals to use them effectively and ethically.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

The survey also offers five recommendations for AI integration in K-12 districts: Develop comprehensive AI literacy programs: Implement AI literacy programs for educators to deepen their understanding of AI’s capabilities and ethical considerations, ensuring they can effectively integrate AI tools into their teaching practices.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, including information navigation, critical thinking, and ethical engagement with digital tools. Ethical engagement emphasizes responsible and respectful behavior in the digital realm, encompassing considerations like online etiquette, privacy, and ethical use of information.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

The following features should be considered a minimum: Central, secure file storage to ensure better indexing and organization, and to prevent access by unauthorized parties. Ethical AI application, however, is only possible if a school partners with a trusted solutions provider that is able to deliver on privacy-enhanced technology.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Language translation : Gen AI can translate educational materials for diverse language needs, making learning more accessible and inclusive. Ethical and critical engagement with AI : As students interact with AI tools, they also learn to critically evaluate the information and outputs provided by these systems.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2015

NewseumED gives educators, students free access to content. The Newseum has launched a new online educational resources site called NewseumED , which gives teachers and students free access to curated, standards-aligned content from the Newseum’s vast collection of more than 35,000 newspapers, magazines and other artifacts.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: Balancing innovation with ethical considerations is crucial to harness the full potential of AI for the betterment of education Learn about the impact of artificial intelligence in education Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning The integration of AI in education brings both benefits and risks.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Consequently, we will see a shift in how edtech enhances learning and how schools support teachers, as well as a renewed focus on accessibility, social emotional learning, and individualized approaches to learning that improve student outcomes. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

On the flip side, others assert that ChatGPT is a major step toward equity that could democratize learning for all, providing equitable access to knowledge and personalized coaching and support that used to only be available to more wealthy and privileged students. What is ChatGPT?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

CoSN and CAST last released a comprehensive report entitled “ AI and Accessibility in Education.” The AI and Accessibility in Education report emphasizes that the integration of AI in education holds significant promise for enhancing accessibility and support for all students,” said Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN. “By

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

Expectations for accessibility have also remained consistent, with 88 percent believing that generative AI can positively impact accessibility. Teacher resources : 84 percent view training sessions, which include practical applications and ethical use of AI, as the most valuable tool to support generative AI implementation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Key points: Edtech tools can be a valuable resource to build media literacy skills Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators How to help students build critical success skills For more news on media literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Those reasons may include: lack of writing skills, insecurity around writing skills, struggles with time management, confusion about the topic, missing grammar and organizational skills, having no motivation or interest, missing real-world relevance, poor work ethic, lack of access to resources, and home/personal life stress.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Closing the gender gap Lower interest and abilities in technology can heighten the barriers that girls in STEM already face, including gender stereotypes, lack of representation, and unequal access to resources.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2025

If the current metrics hold, as Generative AI (GenAI) becomes more sophisticated, students will have more access to affordable, on-demand, bot-generated advice and support. When are chatbots expanding access and when are they making isolation more convenient and comfortable?

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