eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

ChatGPT does have major limitations: its limited knowledge base only pulls from data prior to September 2021; it has no personal experiences or emotions to draw from; it may generate inaccurate information; and it does not have the ability to critically think and/or analyze information. What is ChatGPT?

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

The survey polled 825 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S. The majority (62 percent) of those queried suggested that schools offer guidance on the ethics of using AI, including boundaries related to AI content creation, misuse, and plagiarism. How can high schools prepare students for the future world of AI?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

AI-assisted support as an apprenticeship As students dig deeper into the topics we study–of poverty, race, gender, and ethics–they realize just how complex they really are. I am in [grade level] and trying to focus my paper on [topic]. I am in [grade level] and writing my paper on [focused topic].

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

With the various platforms to house and share digital work, technology is an integral part of this learning process, especially for grades 4-8. It allows us to reach students with high-level thinking and reasoning, regardless of their reading level. She ended up doing an art installation and website on the theme “Rightfully Ours.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Teachers are exploring how AI can be used to redefine learning experiences, strengthen student-teacher relationships and support students as ethical AI users and creators. Pattie Morales Instructional Technology Specialist, Indian Community School Pattie Morales: How can we empower students to use AI ethically within and beyond the classroom?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Many coaches note that AI tools assisted in grading assignments, offering real-time feedback, and supporting differentiated instruction. About three-fourths of coaches feel that AI will reduce teacher workload by automating repetitive tasks such as grading and data analysis. Several ethical and privacy concerns were mentioned.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, as the educational community navigates these innovations, it becomes essential to address ethical considerations to ensure the responsible and effective integration of AI. Assessment, Engagement and Ethics Basualto: As I entered the school year, I was interested in leveraging AI in the classroom beyond content generation.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Imagine you’re teaching a class, and instead of that time-consuming grading, you have AI in the classroom, taking care of the rote tasks. Security, ethical use, potential for misinformation. We’re talking about something more grounded, a little less sci-fi, but nonetheless intriguing. There will be some. The result?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This fosters critical thinking and collaboration as students craft branching storylines and engage in problem-solving to connect various plot points. Classroom example: AI in action In a Grade 8 ESL classroom, students were given the prompt: Write about a strange object you find buried in your backyard. Is it accurate?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Virtual tutors powered by AI offer immediate support, promoting independent learning and critical thinking. Challenges include ensuring equitable access and addressing ethical considerations. Automation of administrative tasks, like grading, streamlines workflows, allowing educators to focus on interactive teaching methods.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

AI Literacy applies 21st-century skills , including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. It builds on years of work in Digital and Media Literacy and Computational Thinking , including elements of computer science, ethics and additional areas beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2023

It enhances cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, moral and ethical development, identity formation, communication skills, social awareness, and creativity. Religious literature explores religious issues, ethics, and morality. And this, along with critical thinking, is a very important skill for later adult life.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Educators often ask: How can we help ELLs succeed academically while fostering their independence and critical thinking skills? Addressing educator concerns While AI tools enhance learning, educators often worry about overreliance and ethical concerns (Selwyn, 2019).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

We will see more districts leveraging real-time data so families can understand more than just what their child’s grades are. 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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI also assists educators in administrative tasks such as grading, allowing them to focus on personalized instruction. Automation of grading, attendance tracking, and data analysis facilitates efficient classroom management. Automated grading systems powered by AI streamline the time-consuming task of assessing assignments and exams.

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Class Tech Tips

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion. Smoking, steroids, illegal drugs, and 3rd grade retention?

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart K-12 learning in the digital age represents a paradigm shift in education, leveraging technology to enhance and personalize the learning experience for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Critical thinking: The capacity to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to form well-reasoned judgments.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI streamlines administrative tasks, such as grading, allowing educators to focus on interactive teaching methods and personalized interventions. Challenges include the risk of algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and the potential for over-reliance on technology, which might hinder critical thinking.

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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. The activity develops students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. The student questioned her back, and she didn't know the answers!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital platforms for enrollment, grading, and communication enhance efficiency, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and students’ individual needs. They develop digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills that are increasingly crucial in today’s workforce.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., What to avoid: Grading active learning activities as if they were summative assessments is inappropriate. Revise and resubmit: Allow students to revise and resubmit work for a higher grade and additional feedback.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Collaborative platforms foster communication and teamwork, while instant access to information encourages critical thinking. Finally, fostering a culture of digital citizenship is important, teaching students to navigate the online world responsibly and ethically. This builds critical teamwork skills vital for future careers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While the potential benefits are immense, there are also ethical considerations, concerns about data privacy, and challenges associated with equitable access. AI supports teachers in administrative tasks, such as grading and assessment, freeing up valuable time. This adaptability can enhance comprehension and engagement.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park As described in our modern mythical tale, Jurassic Park, technology may not always lead to positive outcomes if implemented without critical thought, moral ground or inquiry. Over time, it serves as a platform for developing critical thinking skills by asking questions along the way.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

This new solution will harness this transformative moment by enabling educators with an integrated Khanmigo experience that supports human-driven, technology-enhanced essay feedback and grading, lesson planning and rubric creation. “How can classrooms use AI tools, while ensuring students develop critical thinking skills? .

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Curriculum standards have evolved to meet the needs of todays students by incorporating skills essential for the modern workforce, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. To prepare students for an AI-driven world, educators should focus on teaching adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

This is an exercise as much for presenters as audience, and is graded on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. critical thinking.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The lower the grade level, the less panels you should expect. If I had time, I’d play it every grading period. Thinking Games Time required: Optional Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2025

While state, federal, district and school-wide policies for utilizing safe and ethical AI are important, educators will drive the implementation of AI technologies in the classroom. These schools are working to equip educators and students with essential skills to harness the power of AI in an increasingly modern technological world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The lower the grade level, the less panels you should expect. If I had time, I’d play it every grading period. Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills. All detail must support the theme.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Once educators are comfortable with this step, Dembo introduces a faux student essay relevant to the lesson plan, to show educators how the AI can grade the paper on the rubric and provide feedback — an end-to-end process that could save time, and drudgery. If the machine is doing the thinking, then what are students really learning?

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

In classrooms, AI’s trajectory is evident: 1980s grading software evolved into 2020s virtual tutors, shifting from peripheral aids to central tools (Baylor & Ryu, 2003). Ethical Considerations: Equity and Agency Ethical dilemmas loom large. 2023; Topol, 2019).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Through automated grading and feedback systems, educators can focus on qualitative aspects of student performance, such as critical thinking and creativity, rather than spending excessive time on routine evaluations. AI also aids in automating routine administrative tasks, such as grading and attendance tracking.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When my son started the fourth grade, his teacher provided a thick bound packet of cursive writing worksheets. AI Foundations for Educators – Common Sense Education: A short course by Common Sense Education covers foundational AI and its ethical considerations in education.

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