Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. Brain-based learning is an educational framework that informs teaching methods by leveraging scientific knowledge about how the brain learns and develops. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use. Their reflections revealed several critical themes. Another key insight was the broader applicability of AI in future classrooms.

Ethics 87

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 87

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Balch & Blanck, 2025; Butulis, 2023; Parks & Oslick, 2024) and to provide their students with instruction and practice in using AI in productive and ethical ways (e.g., We are needed to engage them and to help them develop curiosity and critical thinking skills to offset their potential AI-induced brain rot.

Instructors 97

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 97

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Being part of this network helps us integrate cutting-edge AI tools and practices into classrooms, fostering critical thinking, creativity and real-world problem-solving skills to prepare our scholars for a technology-driven world. Prioritize ethics and equity. Many students and families were initially afraid of AI.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

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.

Ethics 52

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

Teacher preparation is key in this new priority, and the order notes that educators must have “the tools and knowledge to both train students about AI and utilize the technology in the classroom.” Instead, the presidents order prioritizes the interests of billionaire tech donors.

Ethics 315

Ethics Schools Knowledge Critical Thinking 315

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21 st -century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a global citizen, as a collaborative co-creator of knowledge, as a caring human being. She ended up doing an art installation and website on the theme “Rightfully Ours.”

Technology 408

Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 408

eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2024

As K-12 students leverage this exciting tech, they must be taught how to use it ethically. Today’s students who become scientists and innovators will be dealing with topics such as accessibility, ethical AI usage, and the use of VR in the professional world.

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Ethics Teaching Critical Thinking Communication 289

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This shift has the potential to make assessments more engaging and more reflective of real-world skills and knowledge application. In this new era, educators are exploring innovative assessment methods that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

Metacognitive Skills 338

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 338

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

By understanding the strengths and limitations of each LLM, we can strategically deploy them to optimize learning outcomes, personalize instruction, and foster critical thinking and creativity in our students. We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. South 320GH) 2.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Knowledge Fairness 314

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

AI in education carries with it ethical and philosophical implications, too, including how to handle transparency and accountability, along with how to address the role of human teachers and balancing technology with human values. “We And technologists should focus on ethical AI and ensure collaboration with educators. “Ai

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Ethics Fairness Learning Intelligence 322

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.

Skills 303

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 303

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Free for all educators and school districts, the one-hour, eight-lesson course provides educators with essential knowledge about AI and approaches for ensuring student safety and privacy. “With this course, we are taking a proactive approach to support and educate teachers on the front lines and prepare for this transformation.”

Critical Thinking 283

Critical Thinking Ethics Course Design Learning Outcomes 283

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the “Now I think…,” they articulate their current or updated perspectives on the same topic or issue. Consider how their thoughts have changed, evolved, or expanded as they’ve gained more knowledge or insights. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

Ethics 331

Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data.

Questions 415

Questions Metacognitive Skills Ethics Math 415

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.

Ethics 308

Ethics Assignments Culture Critical Thinking 308

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. Generating truly new ideas (instead of just remixing old ones) AI is great at rearranging existing knowledge, but it doesnt create truly original ideas. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

Intelligence 304

Intelligence Education Language Languages 304

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?

Ethics 337

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 337

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The survey notes that an overwhelming 88 percent of parents believe that knowledge of AI will be crucial in their child’s future education and career. Additionally, 84 percent of parents believe it is important to prioritize teaching AI ethics and responsible use alongside technical skills. public middle and high school students.

STEM 292

STEM Secondary Education Beliefs Knowledge 292

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Privacy and ethical considerations: Data-driven insights are useful, but they raise questions about privacy and ethical responsibility. Teachers bring irreplaceable knowledge and skill, and AI should support–not replace–the professionalism that makes them essential.

Teachers 313

Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 313

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. Educators must ensure that students understand how AI technologies work, including their limitations and potential biases.

Social Studies 290

Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 290

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies they need to succeed, we can create a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that is capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly changing global economy.

Achievement 296

Achievement Education Ethics Evaluation 296

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

“With this name change, we want to make it clear that we’re dedicated to using our experience in science education to partner with educators and communities to develop the next generation of knowledgeable citizens who can solve problems, contribute to their communities, and drive innovation.”. About Vernier Science Education.

Science 244

Science Technology STEM Education 244

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. MagicSchool.AI

Writing 326

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 326

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Basic knowledge (Level 1) of Bloom’s original (1956) version of the taxonomy can now be generated via AI. This is not to say students should not be asked to perform tasks that align with Costa’s Gathering Level of Questioning, nor work at the knowledge and understanding levels of Bloom.

Evaluation 292

Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 292

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Learners can more effectively assimilate and interrogate new concepts by connecting new information to prior knowledge, extending ideas beyond initial comprehension, and pinpointing areas of challenge or uncertainty. This thinking routine strengthens the links between prior knowledge and new learning, paving the way for deeper learning.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What about empathy, understanding, and all the things that make a teacher more than just a knowledge dispenser? Security, ethical use, potential for misinformation. Now, of course, you might be worried about the soulless robots teaching our youth. The machine takes care of the numbers; you take care of the human connection.

Ethics 297

Ethics Art Critical Thinking Writing 297

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Many of them struggle to hire and retain people who have the technical knowledge and experience to teach in these fields. If it’s the second, then most small liberal arts colleges are well-equipped to train students about the social and ethical challenges that artificial intelligence presents. Are these perfect analogies?

Teaching 214

Teaching Intelligence Ethics Art 214

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

It can be the place where, together, we redefine what “mainstream media” is and who controls information and knowledge. Awareness of the resources that you can use to expand your knowledge and access diverse perspectives. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

Knowledge 279

Knowledge Evaluation Communication Ethics 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Educators are grappling — either by choice or decree — with how to incorporate digital devices, new learning standards, and more collaboration and critical thinking into the already-packed school day. Reflect from your own life: it’s not just your own knowledge, but how you use that knowledge — your skills.

Curriculum 189

Curriculum Critical Thinking Knowledge STEM 189

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

This potential hinges on the responsible and ethical use of AI, taught through a framework that addresses critical concerns such as bias, misinformation, and the preparation of students for a world transformed by AI. This partnership will enable teachers across Canada to offer ethical, quality AI training to their students.

Intelligence 257

Intelligence Exams Ethics Learning Styles 257

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Responsible decision-making is the ability to assess a situation, understand the benefits and consequences of different responses, consider what is ethical and safe, and make kind and productive choices. What strategies might help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills?

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Technology’s omnipresence has brought forth a new era of accessibility, democratizing knowledge across geographic and socioeconomic boundaries. The digital availability of information has accelerated the pace of knowledge sharing, enabling instant access to a vast repository of resources.

Learning 257

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 257

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we examine the significance of digital literacy skills, we’ll focus on highlighting their role in empowering students to navigate the complexities of the information age, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected and technologically-driven world.

Skills 130

Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

.” –Albert Einstein Peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a peer group–has become a popular strategy as teachers move from a teacher-lecturer education model to teacher-guide. Teaching forces you to clarify your thoughts, often revealing gaps in your knowledge.

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Feedback Instructors Learning Critical Thinking 149