eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

But despite its rapid advancements, AI still struggles with many aspects of human intelligence, especially when it comes to nuance, creativity, and real-world application. But despite its rapid advancements, AI still struggles with many aspects of human intelligence, especially when it comes to nuance, creativity, and real-world application.

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Intelligence Education Language Languages 283

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 9, 2024

I’m excited about this post from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew–AI Tools for reading comprehension. 4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comprehension with AI Tools Struggling to grasp the essence of a dense PDF or wishing students could wrestle more effectively with complex texts? There are so many directions this could go!

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Data literacy in a school context means more than reading charts or calculating averages. Why it matters for K-12 teachers As educators, we regularly interact with data, benchmark scores, reading levels, engagement analytics from edtech tools, and state test results. What is data literacy for K-12 learners? The same goes for students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Key points: Gen AI is a game changer for all industries due to its ability to produce original outputs Don’t miss out–stay up to date on AI in Education Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? Try asking a Gen AI chatbot such as ChatGPT to customize text to a specific reading level.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 338

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

Angeles encouraged teachers to read AI tools’ data privacy statements, because the responsibility lies with teachers to understand how data is used before the tool is introduced to students. How do we balance technological advancement with preserving human values and interaction?

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

The book begins by addressing the widespread fears and criticisms surrounding generative AI, particularly in educational contexts. Khan acknowledges the legitimate concerns about AI tools like ChatGPT, such as their potential to encourage cheating, diminish critical thinking, and exacerbate screen time issues.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. They are also role models for their students, demonstrating critical thinking and ethical reasoning when using AI. Artificial intelligence in education: Addressing ethical challenges in K-12 settings. References Akgun, S.,

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new. From there we have an open critical thinking discussion on how our findings and current evidence present synergy, learning gaps, or discrepancy. The result was the same, as I could tell students were simply reading from a pre-written source. I’ve embraced AI in the same way.

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 144

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Reading a Story: After reading a story with a surprise ending, the teacher could guide students to discuss how their predictions evolved as they read. This encourages them to monitor their comprehension and adapt their thinking as new information is presented. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

Ethics 331

Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 by January 8th , we’ll send you the “Active Reading Observation Journal” Choice Board that you can begin using right away!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page In education, we tend to move pretty slowly when it comes to adopting new technology, and that pattern won’t change with artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial intelligence tools also have great potential to automate a lot of the grunt work in teaching.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

Like many of our colleagues, the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence sites initially created a mild panic. Students regularly shared they were not interested in using a generative intelligence site to complete their work—they were not ready to trust AI with their learning, and more specifically, course grades.

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Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 128

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. To scaffold their analysis, I provided a couple of foundational readings on AI, alongside an article of their choosing, see Roose, 2023 and Gates, 2023 citations.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Just for a moment, think about your physical environment. Perhaps you’re taking your lunch break in your car that has satellite radio and reading this article on a mobile device. Maybe you’re at home on your computer where you’ve got another browser tab open, creating a meeting agenda in Google Drive to share with your colleagues.

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Mobile Devices Education Critical Thinking Intelligence 246

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2019

While many people believe the world still in the third industrial revolution, which consisted of digital evolutions and modernizations, the fourth industrial revolution has already started: robotization, nanotech, and artificial intelligence (AI), Gundlach said. Read more: How to prepare students for the unknowable.

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Critical Thinking Students Intelligence Skills 261

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. “It is critical that we ensure appropriate supports and guardrails are in place for our teachers and students to effectively use generative artificial intelligence.

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Intelligence Exams Ethics Learning Styles 258

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

I predict two issues will take center stage- artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Trends in K-12 education in 2023 will continue into 2024, most notably immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, personalized learning, and online and hybrid learning. Adaptive learning platforms are gaining prominence as personalized becomes more critical for student success.

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Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 282

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

For startups, this represents an opportunity to change the trajectory of education through the thoughtful and equitable use of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to power solutions and solve some of education’s greatest challenges. The platform houses the UK’s largest hub of support funds, scholarships, and grants for students.

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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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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new. From there we have an open critical thinking discussion on how our findings and current evidence present synergy, learning gaps, or discrepancy. The result was the same, as I could tell students were simply reading from a pre-written source. I’ve embraced AI in the same way.

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

Like many of our colleagues, the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence sites initially created a mild panic. Students regularly shared they were not interested in using a generative intelligence site to complete their work—they were not ready to trust AI with their learning, and more specifically, course grades.

Intelligence 105

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 105

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We know that technologies affect how people read, write, and think. Possessing the ability to craft coherent essays, students negate the value of writing as a process responsible for critical thinking. ChatGPT isn’t as intelligent as many believe. However, the devil is not as black as we paint it.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Academic Integrity 300

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In January, Colby College announced the formation of the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence , calling it the “first cross-disciplinary institute for artificial intelligence at a liberal arts college.” What constitutes a “foundational understanding” of artificial intelligence? But that isn't enough.

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Teaching Intelligence Ethics Art 214

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2024

Enhanced creativity and critical thinking : The slower pace of handwriting allows for more time to think and formulate ideas, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Read the Full Story: National Public Radio (5/11) –image credit to Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Skills Cognitive Development Critical Thinking Writing 173

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

When longtime educator Zachary Cote first read about the release of ChatGPT about 15 months ago, he says his first instinct was to be “concerned” about its impact in the classroom, worried that students might simply ask the AI tool to do work for them. It’s really contingent on hours of the day and human buy-in,” he says.

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Essay Social Studies Education Critical Thinking 205

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

The following discussion will use ChatGPT as a specific AI (artificial intelligence) program and the more general term AI for the increasing number of new programs. Further, students may not develop the skills necessary for original ideas and critical thinking. The impact There are both positive and negative aspects of ChatGPT.

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

The following discussion will use ChatGPT as a specific AI (artificial intelligence) program and the more general term AI for the increasing number of new programs. Further, students may not develop the skills necessary for original ideas and critical thinking. The impact There are both positive and negative aspects of ChatGPT.

Intelligence 97

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 97

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

–Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has presented districts everywhere with new teaching and learning opportunities. Artificial intelligence/augmented reality: It seems everywhere we look companies and products are announcing their new integrations with AI or AR/VR. This year at St.

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Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

If you’re reading this, you might have AI anxiety. A recent survey from EY research shows that 71 percent of employees with knowledge of artificial intelligence are concerned about it. Critical Skills in the Age of AI Which skills is the natural next question. We can’t overlook STEM.

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Skills Critical Thinking Intelligence Game-Based Learning 200

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

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Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 337

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. Many students face challenges not due to a lack of intelligence but because they struggle with organization, time management, and emotional regulation.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

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. Formation of personality Reading books not only broadens students’ horizons but also develops their thinking and perception skills.

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Essay Ethics Critical Thinking Intelligence 29

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

We’ll see more schools and districts placing a priority on SEL instruction just like math or reading. Vrain, for example, we will be using artificial intelligence-driven coaching using the AI Coach platform to provide our teachers with additional processing support that is both immediate and based upon teachers’ own instructional practices.

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Coaching Special Education Schools Disabilities 269

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2025

Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain. ” Read more here –image credit Deposit Photos Copyright 2025 askatechteacher.com All rights reserved.

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Skills Critical Thinking Intelligence History 151

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence? They came up with prompts like creating a story about a black cat and seven chickens reading a giant book, and then they used DALL-E to generate an image to go with it. Brandon Taylor I am learning how to teach AI together with students.

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Education Learning Intelligence Coaching 198