eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Moreover, an increasing number of cloud-based AI solutions offer scalable and cost-effective ways to bring advanced educational tools to schools everywhere, gradually leveling the playing field. Challenge #3: Ethical dilemmas in the classroom Ethical concerns about AI’s known biases are valid and critical to today’s discussions.

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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

APRIL 11, 2025

Key points: Ethical PD is a call to action for all involved in teacher professional development Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation For more news on teacher PD, visit eSNs Educational Leadership hub Teachers are superheroes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Whether we realize it or not, data is everywhere in our schools. Schools use analytics to identify at-risk students or allocate resources. Data literacy in a school context means more than reading charts or calculating averages. Our classrooms are data-rich, but are we data-literate? What is data literacy for K-12 learners?

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

As a result, 28 percent of the students said workers will need to acquire new skills to thrive in the new AI workplace, and more than two thirds are looking to their schools to help position them for future success. How can high schools prepare students for the future world of AI?

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this new era, educators are exploring innovative assessment methods that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) plays a crucial role in this transition.

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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

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.”

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Session tracks focus on topics and insights relevant to various K-12 leadership titles: district leaders, school leaders, classroom leaders, IT leaders, coach leaders, inclusion leaders, esports leaders, and library leaders. Running Jan. Running Jan. Here’s a look at just a few of the sessions on tap: 1. January 15; 11:00 a.m.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

Let me explain: Wildwood IB World Magnet School is a top performing K-8 public magnet school. They plan and deliver many school assemblies like Pi Day, and they engage in all sorts of action and service, both inside the formal IB units of inquiry and outside of it. Tools to Support Inquiry-Driven Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Educators and institutions are grappling with how best to integrate these tools into the learning environment while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, assessment concerns, and instructor comfort. Schools or instructors adopting this stance may wish to emphasize traditional methods of learning and assessment.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

The Clarks’ findings helped overturn the “separate but equal” doctrine and win the case against school segregation. We need to develop robust frameworks for assessing AI chatbots’ effects on learning outcomes, social-emotional development, and equity.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. Next, students progress to the stage of “thinking.” Media and Current Events: Use this with news articles or multimedia sources.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To read more about Gary Stger’s work regarding AI click here ; for Jerry Crisci, click here ; and for Mark Loundy, click here.Three Key Takeaways: AI in Education and Ethical Concerns: The panelists highlight the emergence of generative AI and its potential to transform education.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. 10), critical thinking skills that allow them “to problem solve and make decisions” (p. In 1954, the landmark U.S.

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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.

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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

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

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that enhance their success in school and future careers. The course is aligned with relevant standards frameworks, such as CSTA and NGSS, and includes extension opportunities for middle school classrooms. Using variables.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Moreover, it facilitates adaptive assessments, moving beyond traditional testing to evaluate critical thinking skills. Equity issues may arise if access to AI-driven resources varies among schools and students. Moreover, ethical considerations are crucial, especially regarding algorithmic biases in assessments.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Privacy and ethical considerations: Data-driven insights are useful, but they raise questions about privacy and ethical responsibility. If too many tasks shift to machines, the risk is that teaching itself becomes depersonalized, with AI tools working at the expense of the relationships that are the heart of education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. As schools adopt AI-driven tools, sustainability must be part of the conversation. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

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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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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

AUGUST 9, 2024

The state of K-12 education has reached an inflection point, and AI has emerged as a versatile tool brimming with potential to support the evolving needs of teachers, students, and schools. K-12 schools and around the world,” said Ashley Andersen Zantop, Chairman and CEO of Cambium Learning Group.

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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. The integration of ChatGPT-4 enriches the curriculum, fosters collaboration, and prepares students for the challenges of the digital age.

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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. Basualto, a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, shares his experience leveraging AI for greater student engagement and more timely feedback.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

They all have more than 10 years of experience in education and work across all three types of school environments: urban, suburban, and rural. Coaches are leveraging AI to curate research, synthesize best practices, and develop instructional strategies tailored to their schools. Several ethical and privacy concerns were mentioned.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This new survey by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow was sparked by the increasing use of AI in the innovative community solutions submitted by school teams to our annual public school STEM competition. public middle and high school students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

However, when leveraging such tools for school assignments, it’s crucial to ensure the work remains authentic because teachers always check AI% in Turnitin or other detectors. If students overuse AI to write essays, they may not engage in critical thinking and creativity.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

By shifting focus towards higher order thinking skills, such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, educators can ensure that assessments challenge students to engage deeply with content, fostering originality and critical thinking.

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