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., As the capacity of AI grows to complete increasingly complex tasks, we (as college instructors) may wonder what we can offer our students in the age of AI.

Instructors 98

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. However, despite the potential benefits of AI in social studies education, educators may encounter challenges related to digital literacy and ethical considerations.

Social Studies 293

Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 293

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Engagement and experimentation Technology demonstrably helps keep students engaged in their lessons and facilitate better learning in a digital world. Students can virtually dissect organisms, providing them with a deep understanding of anatomy without the need for physical specimens. Why is engagement important?

Gamification 318

Gamification Teaching Methods Education Ethics 318

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Concerns about AI in education While AI presents numerous benefits, instructional coaches also raised concerns about its potential drawbacks, including ethical dilemmas, student engagement challenges, and equity issues. Despite its advantages, instructional coaches identified several challenges and ethical concerns.

Coaching 200

Coaching Ethics Academic Integrity Plagiarism 200

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

If students overuse AI to write essays, they may not engage in critical thinking and creativity. Educational institutions must balance using AI technologies with keeping students engaged in the learning process, especially in improving their creative and precise thinking skills.

Writing 187

Writing Essay Ethics Plagiarism 187

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Redesigning Lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement As much as we’re worried about ‘learning loss,’ our students aren’t going to learn if they’re not first engaged. Let’s create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! Register soon!

Ethics 52

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

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. How can I support students in cultivating an open mind and curiosity when faced with unfamiliar situations? Click to copy.

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

From enhancing student engagement and addressing learning loss to transforming and redefining the essential skills of the workforce, AI offers possibilities for improving educational and career outcomes. This partnership will enable teachers across Canada to offer ethical, quality AI training to their students.

Intelligence 260

Intelligence Exams Ethics Learning Styles 260

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

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: AI promises a more personalized, adaptive, and efficient learning environment Learn about the benefits of AI in education Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning The impact of AI in education and on students is profound, influencing their educational experiences and personal development.

Intelligence 130

Intelligence Ethics Critical Thinking Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, digital learning enhances student engagement and motivation. Collaborative online platforms promote peer interaction, critical thinking, and teamwork–essential skills for success in the modern world. Virtual communication tools enhance teamwork, project collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.

Learning 257

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 257

Class Tech Tips

MAY 8, 2025

Redesigning Lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement As much as were worried about learning loss, our students arent going to learn if theyre not first engaged. Lets create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! Register soon! — THURSDAY, JUNE 5.

Ethics 103

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 103

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.

Ethics 111

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 111

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.

Ethics 111

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 111

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 112

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 112

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI algorithms analyze students’ individual strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles to tailor educational content, pacing, and assessments accordingly. This personalized approach not only accommodates diverse learning needs but also maximizes student engagement and understanding.

Ethics 130

Ethics Education Gamification Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. As we look to 2024, we should aim to integrate real-world problem solving that will encourage critical thinking and collaboration at an early age.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education. The impact of technology on student learning has revolutionized the way students engage and interact in the classroom. One of the most notable changes is the digitization of educational materials.

Technology 220

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Collaborative platforms foster communication and teamwork, while instant access to information encourages critical thinking. Additionally, educational software allows teachers to track progress, tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs effectively. This builds critical teamwork skills vital for future careers.

Technology 130

Technology Learning Styles Critical Thinking Communication 130

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., As the capacity of AI grows to complete increasingly complex tasks, we (as college instructors) may wonder what we can offer our students in the age of AI.

Instructors 114

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 114

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

How have curriculum standards adapted to meet the needs of todays students? 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.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Educator and edtech consultant Rachelle Dené Poth agrees, sharing how she encourages her students to use AI-powered tools in the classroom. You have to show students how [generative AI] is just a tool and let them know that this is not supposed to replace their own critical thinking, creativity and all these skills they need,” says Poth.

Intelligence 215

Intelligence Education Instructors Confidentiality 215

Edsurge

JULY 4, 2017

Effective teachers also already “draw upon what students are excited and interested to learn about,” and work to balance both the hard and soft skills that tech employees say we need to work on. We focus on student engagement, public speaking, clear writing, growth mindset, critical thinking, problem solving, and resiliency.

Ethics 137

Ethics Culture Skills Critical Thinking 137

Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

With the release of AI on a broad scale and the evolving procedural policies for policing and supporting its use in online higher education classrooms, instructor hesitancy to implement AI in ethical and effectual ways is shared by many.

Instructors 116

Instructors Disabilities Ethics English 116

Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2025

These schools are working to equip educators and students with essential skills to harness the power of AI in an increasingly modern technological world. 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.

Ethics 113

Ethics Education Learning Coaching 113

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

Within an online learning environment, students will develop professionally and personally with a variety of experiences that empower, encourage, and engage each learner (Martin, 2023). Through the use of engaging techniques, it is possible (and essential) to create a positive learning environment across the distance!

Online Learning 138

Online Learning Learning Ethics Assignments 138

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021). Ethical Considerations: Equity and Agency Ethical dilemmas loom large.

Faculty Development 90

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 90

Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

With the release of AI on a broad scale and the evolving procedural policies for policing and supporting its use in online higher education classrooms, instructor hesitancy to implement AI in ethical and effectual ways is shared by many.

Instructors 97

Instructors Disabilities Ethics English 97

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021). Ethical Considerations: Equity and Agency Ethical dilemmas loom large.

Faculty Development 84

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 84

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. These include over-reliance, plagiarism, bias, limited creativity, ethical considerations, accessibility issues, oversimplification, distraction, and dehumanization of the learning experience.

Academic Integrity 135

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 135

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

Within an online learning environment, students will develop professionally and personally with a variety of experiences that empower, encourage, and engage each learner (Martin, 2023). Through the use of engaging techniques, it is possible (and essential) to create a positive learning environment across the distance!

Online Learning 109

Online Learning Learning Ethics Assignments 109

Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

It, in many senses, is like many small colleges which have roots in a very kind of classical notion of residential liberal arts, but it's evolved a lot in the last few decades to respond to changing student demographics and changing student needs. I think that much hasn't changed. The research shows that's still needed.

Art 188

Art Evaluation Coaching Ethics 188

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here, as a student engages with a concept, the system understands the student’s grasp in real time. It can immediately introduce supplemental materials or challenge the student with advanced content, all while keeping the teacher informed of this progression. The feedback loop, though vital, is time-delayed.

Intelligence 122

Intelligence Ethics Feedback Assignments 122

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. These include over-reliance, plagiarism, bias, limited creativity, ethical considerations, accessibility issues, oversimplification, distraction, and dehumanization of the learning experience.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here, as a student engages with a concept, the system understands the student’s grasp in real time. It can immediately introduce supplemental materials or challenge the student with advanced content, all while keeping the teacher informed of this progression. The feedback loop, though vital, is time-delayed.

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Ethics Feedback Assignments 111