Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. It’s a valid question that even my high school students ask.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s also somewhat eclipsed conversations about the ethics of how these tools are implemented, according to one observer. Deploying these tools in that way assumes that quick, iterative feedback drives critical thinking — when what students really need are deep conversations that will pull them in unexpected directions, Aguilar says.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: One example of digital literacy skills includes critical thinking Learn more about digital literacy skills for students Learning is evolving–stay updated on learning in the digital age In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

With AI dominating headlines in all industries, it’s a relatively common question: Is everything about AI? 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

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2019

Formulating a product, you better know about ethics and understand legal frameworks.” Madsen recently tweeted his frustration, spurring a conversation about ethics in data science curriculum, what’s missing, and where programs are already working to fill in the gap. Research ethics is baked in throughout the curriculum,” Hale explains.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

See, Think, Wonder Thinking Routine “I see, I think, I wonder” is a simple yet versatile thinking routine that can be used in elementary and secondary classrooms. Next, students progress to the stage of “thinking.” The final stage of this thinking routine is “wondering.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays. In this new era, educators are exploring innovative assessment methods that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Gen AI is flipping this on its head.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 341

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

This discussion aims to navigate through commonly cited concerns from educators, highlighting how each perceived obstacle to integrating AI into classrooms can actually be overcome through applications of the very technology in question.

Ethics 342

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy. Ethics and Morality Discussions: When discussing ethical dilemmas in an ethics or philosophy class, the teacher could encourage students to reflect on how their ethical perspectives have evolved as they explore different philosophical frameworks.

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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 322

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? This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing. AI is not good at offering subjective explanations, evaluative critical thinking, sharing personal experiences, and offering personal reflections. MagicSchool.AI

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

10), critical thinking skills that allow them “to problem solve and make decisions” (p. 8), and moral character traits such as “honesty, kindness, integrity, [and] ethics” (p. All of these are important; the question is one of priorities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It can handle a variety of language tasks, including answering questions, writing essays, generating creative content, offering explanations, giving advice, and engaging in natural-sounding conversations” (as explained by ChatGPT itself). What is ChatGPT? See our ChatGPT Prompting Guide for Life Design + Career Education.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills. This is a substantial gap in AIs ability to support higher-order thinking skills.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. Where math and science are concerned, beginning with some sort of question and/or exploration and getting students interested in the task is aligned with what we know our brains are wired for.

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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., Why College Instructors Matter: A Student’s Perspective I had a conversation with one of my students recently about this exact question. Schoeder, 2024).

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

AI-powered virtual assistants can also provide instant feedback, answer questions, and facilitate interactive discussions, enabling students to engage more deeply with course content and develop higher-order thinking skills.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

By incorporating ChatGPT-4 as a required part of the learning experience, institutions can unlock a new realm of innovation, critical thinking, and personalized learning. Dr. ChatGPT-4’s integration enables students to engage in nuanced discussions, evaluate complex information, and think critically.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access. While there was initial apprehension, the focus on ethical use and integrity has been reassuring and beneficial. Prioritize ethics and equity. Many students and families were initially afraid of AI.

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Ethics Intelligence Critical Thinking Feedback 105

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

More than half report they are leveraging AI to create personalized learning experiences for students (56 percent), provide real-time performance tracking and feedback (52 percent), and to help students with critical thinking skills (50 percent). We are at a pivotal moment in education.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Educators have long been encouraged to focus on higher-level thinking skills. Two key tools educators have been using for decades are Bloom’s Taxonomy and Costa’s Levels of Questioning. There are now a wide range of summarization tools, including one now integrated into Adobe Acrobat.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Other notable applications include answering students’ questions (72 percent), simulating real-world scenarios (70 percent), and offering personalized learning experiences (67 percent). Additionally, 84 percent of parents believe it is important to prioritize teaching AI ethics and responsible use alongside technical skills.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

I didnt really know where to start, wrote one student at the end of last semester, and ChatGPT helped me think about questions, and I was able to start planning what I wanted to do based on the different options. Key Goal Key Question Key Prompts Brainstorming What do I want to write about?

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Teachers Writing Critical Thinking Feedback 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Well, not quite, even if the question of existential threat for schoolchildren has been purported in recent discussions. Security, ethical use, potential for misinformation. We’re talking about something more grounded, a little less sci-fi, but nonetheless intriguing. It’s not a bad division of labor, really. The result?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

And, finally, it is important to start asking questions and engaging in critical conversations—should Los Angeles authorities be allowed to take away the makeshift homes of homeless people? Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. Now it’s your turn.

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Knowledge Ethics Evaluation Communication 279

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

This routine fosters critical thinking and enhances the meaningful integration of new learning into an individual’s cognitive framework. Challenge: Encourage them to think about a question they have about this object or creature.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

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. I’m sure I miss key elements in my description, partly by design to promote critical thinking. Are these perfect analogies?

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Teaching Intelligence Ethics Art 214

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Educators often ask: How can we help ELLs succeed academically while fostering their independence and critical thinking skills? By guiding students through reflection and self-questioning, teachers can help deepen metacognitive awareness (Zimmerman & Schunk, 2011). That helped me finish that part of the essay.

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Essay Ethics Feedback Languages 182

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

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Yet there is another additional skill that is often overlooked in the implementation of case studies—the opportunity to develop questioning skills. Questions are essential components of case studies. Tucked neatly at the end are a list of discussion questions that faculty can use to debrief or unpack the case.

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Questions Study Skills Evaluation 105

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. The question we’ve been asking is: What should students learn for the 21 st century? Now, people have accepted that.

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Curriculum Critical Thinking Knowledge STEM 189

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Yet there is another additional skill that is often overlooked in the implementation of case studies—the opportunity to develop questioning skills. Questions are essential components of case studies. Tucked neatly at the end are a list of discussion questions that faculty can use to debrief or unpack the case.

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Questions Study Skills Evaluation 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2023

No one questions whether literature influences the formation of student personalities. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2016

They question the true effectiveness of EdTech and the long-range effect it has on their children. . Some of the most common questions parents have related to EdTech: Is technology a priority in the school my child is attending and what are the technology goals for the school this year? These are all valid questions.

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