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Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

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Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms. For example, text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools support students with disabilities, while language models assist non-native English speakers. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1.

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New Resources For Managing AI in Schools

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Authored by Fernanda Pérez Perez, a recipient of The Blaschke Fellowship, the report explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance educational accessibility and support for students, particularly those with disabilities.

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The case for ChatGPT as the ultimate educator’s toolkit

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ChatGPT also has the potential to revolutionize learning for students with disabilities by making information more accessible: it can summarize information, convert text into alternative formats, and be programmed to follow any provided accessibility guidelines. What is ChatGPT?

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AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches

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Perceived impact of AI on instruction The vast majority of instructional coaches expressed positive expectations regarding AIs potential to reduce educator workload, create personalized learning experiences, and improve access for students with disabilities. Several ethical and privacy concerns were mentioned.

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A cautious approach to using AI in education

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In its report titled “ Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning, ” the OET provides lots of background information and research on the technology. Foundation 3: Ensure safety, ethics, and effectiveness When it comes to data safety and privacy, AI technology does not have a great track record.

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Automated Proctors Watch Students. Now Senators Are Watching These Companies.

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But as companies shift away from relying on humans who watch test-takers through webcams to algorithms and artificial intelligence, they have attracted scrutiny from those who point to studies showing that general facial-recognition software can be rife with bias and false positives. The remote proctoring industry has been around for decades.

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How Students Use AI to Design Solutions for Their Community

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Youth voice is vital in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Student projects helped to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities by developing an AI-powered system that helps to translate spoken language into sign language for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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