Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

AI prompting encourages critical thinking by fostering problem-solving, analysis, and synthesis while promoting ethical reasoning (Mollick and Mollick, 2023). Moreover, effective prompting can highlight ethical concerns, such as AI bias and misinformation, which promotes digital literacy (Kasneci et al.

Critical Thinking 79

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 79

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

However, it also raises critical ethical, operational, and strategic challenges. This strategy encompasses identifying core values, assessing stakeholder needs, integrating ethical considerations, and defining leadership’s role in championing AI initiatives.

Ethics 74

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

AI prompting encourages critical thinking by fostering problem-solving, analysis, and synthesis while promoting ethical reasoning (Mollick and Mollick, 2023). Moreover, effective prompting can highlight ethical concerns, such as AI bias and misinformation, which promotes digital literacy (Kasneci et al.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

As AI automates many of the mechanical aspects of programming, the value of CS education is shifting, from writing perfect code to shaping systems, telling stories through logic and designing ethical, human-centered solutions. Creative coding unlocks all of these possibilities.

Ethics 154

Ethics Science Game-Based Learning Motivation 154

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). By modeling critical thinking with students, you are leading the way to fostering intentional questioning, ethical principles, and reflective practices.

Critical Thinking 97

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Through our “Kindness Everyday” initiative, teachers build routines that promote gratitude, emotional regulation, and peer empathy, often starting the day with check-ins or story-based discussions about real-life ethical dilemmas. Rather than evaluating teachers in isolation, we reflect on student progress together and co-create solutions.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

We can provide the guidance students want, embed analysis and evaluation into our assignments to get at that all-important critical thinking, and nudge students toward integrity. One promising solution to the triple challenge of fostering critical thinking, meaningful learning, and academic integrity is to double down on transparency.

Critical Thinking 117

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 117

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

Math 181

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). By modeling critical thinking with students, you are leading the way to fostering intentional questioning, ethical principles, and reflective practices.

Critical Thinking 111

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

We can provide the guidance students want, embed analysis and evaluation into our assignments to get at that all-important critical thinking, and nudge students toward integrity. One promising solution to the triple challenge of fostering critical thinking, meaningful learning, and academic integrity is to double down on transparency.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 94

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Purpose and System/Problem Boundary Identification Purpose: In liberal arts, the purpose is to develop well-rounded individuals with critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning skills. Systems thinking provides tools to evaluate the reliability and relevance of data.

Art 113

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

The hierarchical structure of academia places tenure-track faculty at particular risk, as they are vulnerable to unfair evaluation practices, disproportionate workloads, and a lack of mentorship from senior faculty. Additionally, he received training from the University of South Florida in Inclusive and Ethical Leadership. Olender, L.,

Education 98

Education Culture Counselling Ethics 98

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Their mission is to ensure every student is “ AI ready ” — prepared to use emerging technologies, like generative AI, in an ethical and responsible manner in school, life and future work, regardless of where those careers take them. They were split into two groups alphabetically by last name to evaluate the two “parallel” sets of items.

Ethics 115

Ethics Evaluation Testing Science 115

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Purpose and System/Problem Boundary Identification Purpose: In liberal arts, the purpose is to develop well-rounded individuals with critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning skills. Systems thinking provides tools to evaluate the reliability and relevance of data.

Art 96

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 96

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations. Tony Zhang from Gies College of Business offered perspective on AI, ChatBot technology, and ethical academic support tools. Together, we weren’t just evaluating survey results. We were reframing how we think about student-centered learning.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 53

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

To be intellectually ethical, computer science education should equip students with comprehensive knowledge about AI. When evaluating a computer science curriculum, its important to consider how it approaches artificial intelligence.

Science 109

Science Education Ethics Students 109

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

It is natural to view students as a means to ends such as low DFW rates , good student evaluations, tenure, or a paycheck. It also aligns with the ethical stance of treating students as ends in themselves , not as means to personal or institutional goals. This perspective is not inherently bad.

Teaching 69

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 69

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

This change may shift how districts structure their instructional models and how state agencies evaluate the use of federal dollars ( EducationCounsel ). But the legal and ethical responsibility to serve every learner has not changed. District leaders are being asked to do more with less. Fewer teachers. Less funding. Unclear rules.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Language Languages 94

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

It is natural to view students as a means to ends such as low DFW rates , good student evaluations, tenure, or a paycheck. It also aligns with the ethical stance of treating students as ends in themselves , not as means to personal or institutional goals. This perspective is not inherently bad.

Teaching 69

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

Jenni coordinated advisory board meetings and acted as the accreditation liaison for her entire department, and her teaching evaluations were strong. A dedicated professional, with service hours, a record of scholarship, and stellar teaching evaluations should receive advancement in rank and tenure.

Teaching 62

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 62

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

Jenni coordinated advisory board meetings and acted as the accreditation liaison for her entire department, and her teaching evaluations were strong. A dedicated professional, with service hours, a record of scholarship, and stellar teaching evaluations should receive advancement in rank and tenure.

Teaching 55

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 55

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Data ethics and student agency Theres another layer of data literacy thats especially relevant in todays digital age: ethics. In other words, theyre not just passive consumers of information, theyre critical thinkers. Students data is collected constantly, from learning platforms, devices, and even classroom tools.

Ethics 295

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 295

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use. As AI evolves to become an ever-present part of education, there must be a systemic imperative for K-12 school districts to cultivate an ethically-driven mindset. Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories.

Ethics 322

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 322

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

As AI evolves to become an ever-present part of education, there must be a systemic imperative for K-12 school districts to cultivate an ethically-driven mindset. Our AI guiding principles started this process of building an ethical AI mindset, which provided pathways to critically question AI in our system.

Ethics 337

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 337

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Department of Education has released a guide intended to help educators and education leaders integrate AI into education ethically and equitably. Maximizing Opportunity: Guiding the Effective Use and Evaluation of AI (Modules 8- 10).

Ethics 315

Ethics Evaluation Intelligence Motivation 315

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s also somewhat eclipsed conversations about the ethics of how these tools are implemented, according to one observer. The study , “How Teachers Navigate the Ethical Landscape of AI in Their Classrooms,” interviewed 248 K-12 teachers. That still requires students to evaluate the feedback they receive from these tools, he adds.

Ethics 201

Ethics Teachers Laboratory Writing 201

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For instance, students must evaluate the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated information, distinguishing between helpful insights and misleading content. Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1.

Ethics 329

Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 329

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Feedback: How can students evaluate and think critically about their work and improve upon it based on real-time feedback? Student agency: A student should be able to use a topic theyre interested in and apply it to assignments. Theyll be less apt to use an AI tool to do the task for them if they have agency.

Ethics 335

Ethics Feedback Evaluation Assignments 335

eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

However, as students leverage generative AI for assignments and “Cheat detectors” prove ineffective in detecting AI-generated output, school administrators must take proactive measures to safeguard the authenticity of student assignments and promote ethical use.

Academic Integrity 303

Academic Integrity Ethics Assignments Evaluation 303

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, including information navigation, critical thinking, and ethical engagement with digital tools. Critical thinking is essential for evaluating and interpreting online information discerningly, fostering a thoughtful approach to digital content.

Skills 257

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 257

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. Ethical and critical engagement with AI : As students interact with AI tools, they also learn to critically evaluate the information and outputs provided by these systems. Gen AI is flipping this on its head.

Metacognitive Skills 338

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 338

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Students and educators alike engage in information literacy, acquiring the ability to critically evaluate online information, conduct research, and discern credible sources. Emphasis on digital citizenship instills responsible online behavior, ethical considerations, and cybersecurity awareness.

Ethics 257

Ethics Students Evaluation Communication 257

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.

Skills 303

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 303

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This phase underscores the significance of critical evaluation, research skills, and reasoning. Ethical Dilemmas: Students make a claim or take a stance on an ethical issue, provide evidence gathered from research or their own life experience, and ask questions about the implications of different choices.

Questions 415

Questions Metacognitive Skills Ethics Math 415

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. Below is a taxonomy of generative AI for educators to consider. It could potentially cause confusion for students.

Ethics 318

Ethics Instructors Education Academic Integrity 318

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

This information allows educators to evaluate the conversation and make the final decision about how best to ensure reading accountability. Before beginning any work with AI, we established ethical guidelines to ensure that our use is human-centric and transparent.

Quizzes 275

Quizzes Ethics History Intelligence 275

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Johnson, a leading AI researcher, sums it up: The question is not whether we should integrate AI into education but how we can do it ethically and equitably, enhancing the educational experience for all students. Ethical guidelines : Academic integrity and data privacy standards must be established post-haste.

Ethics 293

Ethics Academic Integrity Intelligence Evaluation 293