Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Without this guidance, AI can be confusing and complex, the researchers say, and can prevent both adolescents and adults from using the technology ethically and productively. It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. Typically, though, it does the opposite.

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Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 167

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. After showing one of his classic street interview segments—where he asks everyday people basic science questions that many fumble to answer—he surprised the audience by pushing back against their laughter.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 269

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies?

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Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Turnitin, a longtime leader in the plagiarism-detection market, released a new tool within six months of ChatGPT’s debut to identify AI-generated writing in students’ assignments. That detector first became popular among professors when the internet made it easy for students to copy and paste information from websites into their assignments.

Plagiarism 117

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. Educators can incorporate assignments that require students to verify AI responses, identify bias, and analyze conflicting perspectives.

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Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 81

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies?

Critical Thinking 122

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 122

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. Educators can incorporate assignments that require students to verify AI responses, identify bias, and analyze conflicting perspectives.

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Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Elianis: Before using the tool, I couldnt ask questions or talk to other students in the classroom. Now, I understand my teachers better.

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English Languages Language Assignments 131

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

The key question is: how can we transform AI from a potential source of plagiarism into a valuable educational resource? Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. Lets confront the reality: students are using AI.

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Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 88

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices. This technological support allows students to learn at their own pace and revisit complex material without feeling anxious or dependent solely on the instructor.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Use Math Apps to Spark Engagement Technology can be a game-changer for keeping young students engaged in math. Use Online Math Practice Tools Middle schoolers love technology, so take advantage of engaging math websites. Its great for in-class use and also works well as a homework assignment. GeoGebra for exploring geometry.

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Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 88

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Therein lies a paradox I have struggled with in my career: How can I continue to teach students that questioning authority is not only okay, but sometimes necessary, while maintaining a position of authority myself? Martin began explaining a concept to the class when I raised my hand and questioned, “Why do we have to learn this?

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 113

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices. This technological support allows students to learn at their own pace and revisit complex material without feeling anxious or dependent solely on the instructor.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

The decision has also emboldened opponents of the emerging school choice movement, which aims to give parents options beyond the assigned district public school, often using public dollars to do so. Classifying charter schools as private would have opened questions about whether that could continue across the states, he said.

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Schools Assignments Questions Testing 76

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

In higher education, we see our students use AI in many ways, to provide both authorized and unauthorized aid in their completion of assignments. Why College Instructors Matter: A Student’s Perspective I had a conversation with one of my students recently about this exact question.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. Inquiry about integrity begins with the question Does this work accurately represent the students skills and understandings?”

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Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change. Not because they lacked courage, but because they didnt feel invited to speak.

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Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 53

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

Those school districts increasingly rely on technology for both classroom instruction and administrative operations. So definitely still a challenge for us and frankly, you know, we continue to rely on technology more and more for everything from the classroom to operations. They face growing cybersecurity risks. And so this is.

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Education Local Government Internet Questions 193

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Leveraging Technology One of the most significant advantages of online learning is access to various digital tools that go far beyond what’s available in a traditional classroom. These are a great chance for your child to ask questions, get clarification, and interact with their teachers, just like in a physical classroom.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Imagine youre a ninth grader navigating a world where generative AI, agentic AI and other emerging technologies dominate the headlines. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce? Computer science is essential, not optional.

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Science Ethics Education Students 109

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. AEF also integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance personalized learning. Every student maintains a daily agenda where teachers jot down assignments, reminders, and important updates.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Oversight for Special Education is shifting to the Department of Health and Human Services, raising urgent questions about IDEA enforcement and IEP accountability. That plan is now in question due to visa bottlenecks and federal review protocols ( Chalkbeat , EdWeek ). Domestic pipelines are shrinking too.

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Special Education English Languages Language 94

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. Does he approach an intersection and say, “Well, that sign is red and it’s an octagon, so I should probably stop”?

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Reading English Grades Attention 75

Cal Matters

JULY 16, 2025

In summary Chatbots may give students quick answers when they have questions, but they won’t help students form relationships that matter for college and life success. Julia Freeland-Fisher studies how technology can help or hinder student success at the Clayton Christensen Institute. I won’t lie. It’s a helpful tool.”

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Students Study Academic Integrity Questions 66

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. This might seem straightforward, but what constitutes a computer skill evolves in tandem with technology. Students will likely tackle many assignments in Microsoft Word.

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Assign a specific type of race car construction project, such as rubber band cars, balloon cars, and bottle box cars, or allow students to use their own materials from home. Middle schoolers put this question to the test when they use their knowledge of magnetism, robotics, and electrical engineering to create the most helpful robot possible.

Middle School 52

Middle School Middle School Schools Science 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Would you rather take a class with more technology or minimal screen time? You’ll also get three customizable covers perfect for group assignments, novel studies, and independent projects. Should schools limit the amount of homework they assign? Would you rather text your friends or talk on the phone?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 26, 2025

which is our culture's shorthand for "What to you spend your weekdays working at, which is ultimately the question, "How do you go about acquiring food, clothing, and shelter?" These are all concerns, I would assert, related to answering the question "What do you do?" We asked one another "What do you do?" What do you do?"

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Essay Art Questions Writing 99

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Essential Question. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). Draw a Stickman is a web-based tool or app that turns a simple drawing into a story by asking questions of the creator. Teacher Preparation.

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Grades Activities Art Writing 229

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. But as we prepare students for the future, its no longer enough for them to simply use technology. And it doesnt require a separate course.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 287

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

Every classroom is filled with students who bring their own strengths, quirks and questions to the table. Joe Mancuso and Sean Ryan about how schools can move toward personalized learning with the help of technology. How is technology used to personalize learning at scale? That connects directly with student centricity.

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Beliefs Feedback Culture Math 106

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2017

More specifically, they do not establish a curriculum for their children, do not require their children to do particular assignments for the purpose of education, and do not test their children to measure progress. let children ask questions from what is happening in the world, seek answers from readily-available resources.

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Motivation Curriculum Math Knowledge 167

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations. Below are my 5 favorite technology tools and online resources for designing the online learning stations in my English classroom. #1 The texts are paired with Think Questions and writing prompts that I can use or adapt.

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Online Learning Technology Blended Learning English 420

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. Technology has made creative opportunities more accessible for teachers and students. Why creativity? Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have.

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Technology Critical Thinking Assignments Motivation 305

Catlin Tucker

MAY 25, 2020

This exit ticket asks the following questions: How easy was it to find your assignments online? Which technology tools and/or online resources did you find most useful during your time learning online? Which technology tools and/or online resourced did you find challenging to use during your time learning online?

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Evaluation Online Learning Distance Learning Learning 546

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

—From Brian Plummer, adjunct history professor at Vanguard University Dear Brian, You have posed such vital questions. Your pursuit of this kind of assignment reminds me of an interview I did for the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast with Ken Bain , author of "What the Best College Teachers Do."

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Assignments Grades History Ethics 193