Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

After the announcement of our small private liberal arts college, we found ourselves redefining and reinventing our careers. Jenni, the early career Assistant Professor, was in her second year of teaching at the institution after leaving an even smaller liberal arts institution which she felt was on shaky financial footing.

Teaching 61

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 61

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

After the announcement of our small private liberal arts college, we found ourselves redefining and reinventing our careers. Jenni, the early career Assistant Professor, was in her second year of teaching at the institution after leaving an even smaller liberal arts institution which she felt was on shaky financial footing.

Teaching 54

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 54

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Give high schoolers the chance to channel their growing maturity into reasoned, structured arguments fueled by their passionate opinions and perspectives through the art of debate! Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

When coding shows up in the curriculum of a liberal arts program, its primary purpose is usually pretty obvious: help students get hired. Instead, coding is integrated to explore where it fits in “the broader idea of the liberal arts in the traditional Greek sense,” Anderson explains. In other words, coding isn’t just tacked on.

Art 213

Art Interdisciplinary History Essay 213

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

During this process, students observe closely, interpret their observations thoughtfully, and generate questions that spark curiosity and drive inquiry. Whether exploring scientific phenomena, literary works, historical events, or visual art, observation is the foundation of deeper exploration and understanding.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Art 327

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Artistic Interpretation: In an art class, the teacher could ask students to reflect on how their perception of a particular art style or genre has changed after studying different artists and techniques. The post The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think appeared first on Dr.

Ethics 331

Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2019

We can give lots of examples to the “When will I use this again” question. We want to help students develop transportable high-demand skills: to communicate, collaborate, think creatively, and have ethical reasoning skills. Think about the arts. The arts are made possible because of STEM.

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STEM Learning Art Ethics 279

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

“K-12 educators may question the impact and value of generative AI, yet they still think students need exposure to the technology–and that’s something most survey respondents agree hasn’t happened yet,” according to the survey. They still think it should be part of the curriculum.

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Ethics Education Art Curriculum 319

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With education hanging in the balance, the question looms: Could AI be the answer? AI offers the potential for virtual tutoring, a helper that can answer students’ questions, guide them through assignments, and provide targeted feedback without requiring the teacher’s constant input.

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Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 310

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The number of students choosing liberal arts majors is dipping. Bachelors of arts degrees in the humanities decreased from 36 percent in 1970 to 23 percent in 2016, according to data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. The parallel trends are caused by a mismatch between job seekers and employers, the study argues.

Art 167

Art STEM Ethics Students 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In January, Colby College announced the formation of the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence , calling it the “first cross-disciplinary institute for artificial intelligence at a liberal arts college.” There is a reason no other liberal arts college has engaged in an undertaking of this nature.

Teaching 214

Teaching Intelligence Ethics Art 214

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Challenge: Encourage them to think about a question they have about this object or creature. Art Exploration Connect: After creating an artwork, ask students to describe what inspired them or what personal experiences influenced their creation. Challenge: Have them identify parts of the concept or problem they find tricky or puzzling.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I wanted to provoke them, to get them to ask questions, and to start using these tools—not to cheat—but to flip their learning on its head. Now I invited them to use ChatGPT during our final inquiry unit, during which they’d ask questions, come up with a plan, leverage their research, and then go public with their findings.

English 333

English Syllabus Intelligence Assignments 333

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Well, not quite, even if the question of existential threat for schoolchildren has been purported in recent discussions. However, here’s a thought: What if these AI systems could handle some of the more mundane tasks, leaving you to explore the art of teaching, to inspire curiosity, and ignite passion? There will be some.

Ethics 294

Ethics Art Critical Thinking Writing 294

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

We are focusing on the efficiencies AI can create, how AI can be used to increase student learning, and the ethics of using this new technology. GIA is a type of AI that can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

Plagiarism 263

Plagiarism Intelligence Essay Ethics 263

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2025

They do try, as Holly Distefano has seen in her middle school English language arts classes. When she poses a question to her seventh graders over her school’s learning platform and watches the live responses roll in, there are times when too many are suspiciously similar. Kids aren’t as sneaky as they think they are.

Assignments 198

Assignments English Teachers Essay 198

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Having begun my journey as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee member during my graduate school years, I've been committed to upholding ethical principles in data usage, such as those outlined in The Belmont Report. A few examples of these questions include: What data will you collect? Allow Parents to Consent.

Ethics 195

Ethics Writing Art Grades 195

Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2023

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor. Seven actions for effective mentoring Ask questions and be receptive. Mentoring impact.

Art 98

Art Science Students Motivation 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2023

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor. Seven actions for effective mentoring Ask questions and be receptive. Mentoring impact.

Art 97

Art Science Students Motivation 97

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

They started by asking a series of questions that were on their minds. The Questions are in bold and my answers in italics : I allow my kids to have “Friends” in Roblox or Instagram and only chat with friends. Let’s start this question with a poll. And then do it again the next time. Don’t rush.

Questions 91

Questions Internet Ethics Fairness 91

Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Navigate the ethics of generative AI in education. Generative AI is incredibly exciting but also opens the door to new questions about ethics and responsibility in the digital age. When selecting a generative AI tool, examine creators, training methods and ethical transparency.

Ethics 183

Ethics Feedback Students Evaluation 183

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. What are some of the most common concerns or questions that you’ve encountered when integrating AI tools into your teaching?

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Writing Students English Art 204

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? I want the students to do something historical, obviously—depict an event or person, perhaps—but I understand that not everyone is equally creative in the arts.

Assignments 195

Assignments Grades History Ethics 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here are seven I use during the pre-Thanksgiving season: ASCII Art Comics Holiday Widget Team Challenge Thanksgiving Poll Thinking Games Themed ASCII Art Time required: Less than one class ASCII Art is the graphic design technique of creating images by typing the letters, numbers, and symbols defined by ASCII Standards.

Activities 171

Activities Learning Art Attention 171

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This approach goes beyond simply teaching students how to use AI tools; it aims to develop a comprehensive set of skills that will enable students to understand, critically evaluate and ethically engage with AI technologies. We are really trying to teach them how to question, poke holes and understand. Does this benefit us?

Ethics 150

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Science 150

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

mainly comes in a few fixed shapes and sizes: the research university, the liberal arts college, the community college, the technical college. And there's the tougher question: "If remote education is worth the tuition, then what is the worth of college?" College in the U.S.

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Lecturing Art Internet Ethics 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

For almost a decade, Mary Marcy has been president of Dominican University of California, a liberal arts college outside of San Francisco. EdSurge sat down with Marcy to learn which strategies are working for which liberal arts colleges—and why some end up merely tweaking their traditions while others morph into online behemoths.

Art 185

Art Evaluation Coaching Ethics 185

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

From cloning to social media, it is more essential to understand the ethical implications of an idea and how it will impact people than it is to build well-designed code. Over time, it serves as a platform for developing critical thinking skills by asking questions along the way. Is an ancient “triumph” the original parade?

Education 153

Education History Ethics Culture 153

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

The question we’ve been asking is: What should students learn for the 21 st century? So we synthesized it down to six essential qualities: mindfulness, curiosity, courage, resilience, ethics, and leadership. Everyone needs a certain amount of algebra or trig, but the question is how much? Long division: is it necessary?

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Curriculum Critical Thinking Knowledge STEM 189

Teach Thought

JULY 20, 2024

Discussions and Debates: To encourage critical thinking, engage students in conversations about AI ethics, societal impacts, and future possibilities. Critical Thinking and Ethics Explore AI’s ethical dimensions through case studies and debates Case Studies: Discuss real-world AI applications and their societal impacts.

Intelligence 126

Intelligence Technology Teaching Ethics 126

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This vision of Holocaust education as an ethical awakening and an inoculation against hate is powerful, but top-down mandates also introduce significant challenges for educators. It can help all of us—adults and students alike—ask better questions about the present moment and more meaningfully reflect on the choices we face.

Teaching 124

Teaching Ethics History Textbooks 124

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Here are seven I use during the pre-holiday season: ASCII Art. ASCII Art is the graphic design technique of creating images by typing the letters, numbers, and symbols defined by ASCII Standards. Pass out the questions (organized by categories) that will be part of the Team Challenge. Ask a question within that category.

Activities 174

Activities Learning Attention Failure 174

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 17, 2017

The Washington Post collected some questions from educators for Betsy DeVos , nominee for U.S. From what, where, or whom will you draw expert knowledge on the art of teaching and learning? 7 questions after Governor Branstad’s school funding veto. Secretary of Education. Related Posts. There is no shortcut.

Questions 79

Questions Art Knowledge Study 79

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2022

Though medical ethics and plastics engineers are not typically the kind of careers that kids shout out when asked during a third grade career day. While liberal arts programs hover around the middle of the rankings, Van Der Werf’s work has revealed that observers shouldn’t discount their students’ earnings down the road. “I

Art 172

Art Ethics Study Achievement 172

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

They articulated how they would and would not use [AI-assisted text generators] at school and built the ethics with their understanding and discussion. I leveraged AI to develop activities I could do with him to engage his interest in medieval while meeting language arts standards.

Education 197

Education Learning Intelligence Coaching 197

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

Technology advocate and author Sylvia Martinez identified 10 keys to the future of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) but was emphatic that change will be driven by the teachers and students involved in the learning process. “I We have to question, what can we stop doing?”. Thu, 06/27/2019 - 10:28. by Kelly Konrad.

Education 168

Education Ethics Math Intelligence 168

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This begs the question: What’s next for education? In 2024, I expect we will see big advancements towards determining the best way to use AI in both classroom and administrative settings, as well as clearly defining boundaries for ethical use. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360