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). Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality.

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Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades. Feedback Analysis : Evaluate customer feedback to identify patterns in behavior and make informed decisions for service improvement. Ethics in Practice : Discuss or present how ethical principles guide your behavior and decision-making process in patient care.

Syllabus 94

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 94

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. Moreover, effective prompting can highlight ethical concerns, such as AI bias and misinformation, which promotes digital literacy (Kasneci et al.

Critical Thinking 80

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 80

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). Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality.

Critical Thinking 128

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 128

Faculty Focus

JULY 24, 2025

Thus, when confronted with the liberal expectations of a Western education, where students are expected to engage with new people and evaluate and apply new knowledge, many feel underequipped to succeed, as they wrongly assume they have nothing to contribute. There, they were to discuss the case, by working through a set of questions.

Ethics 79

Ethics Culture Instructors Knowledge 79

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” My journey has been one of constant evolution—from questioning the system to becoming someone who works to reimagine it. As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

Interdisciplinary 145

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. 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

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades. Feedback Analysis : Evaluate customer feedback to identify patterns in behavior and make informed decisions for service improvement. Ethics in Practice : Discuss or present how ethical principles guide your behavior and decision-making process in patient care.

Syllabus 94

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 94

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. These factors influenced the types of questions used.

Ethics 111

Ethics Evaluation Testing Science 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

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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.

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Science Education Ethics Students 111

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Oversight for Special Education is shifting to the Department of Health and Human Services, raising urgent questions about IDEA enforcement and IEP accountability. That plan is now in question due to visa bottlenecks and federal review protocols ( Chalkbeat , EdWeek ). Domestic pipelines are shrinking too. Fewer teachers. Less funding.

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Special Education English Language Languages 94

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. The death was sure to come.

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. The death was sure to come.

Teaching 55

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 55

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Do they know how to question a graph they see on social media? They can explore questions like, What trends do we see in this data? In social studies , students can interpret historical or demographic data, question sources, and discuss how data is used to shape policy. And it doesnt require a separate course.

Ethics 297

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 297

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 319

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 319

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 335

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 335

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Claim-Evidence-Question Thinking Routine The Claim-Evidence-Question thinking routine is an instructional strategy designed to promote critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and active engagement among students. This phase underscores the significance of critical evaluation, research skills, and reasoning.

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Questions Metacognitive Skills Ethics Math 415

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 196

Ethics Teachers Laboratory Writing 196

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Teachers should ensure students are using AI as a thought partner and for instant feedback, not simply to obtain answers to questions. Guiding questions for an AI-infused classroom include: How do we inspire students to value authentic expression in an era where AI often does the writing for them? is a requirement for AI literacy.

Ethics 333

Ethics Feedback Evaluation Assignments 333

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 300

Academic Integrity Ethics Assignments Evaluation 300

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 300

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 300

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays. The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. Gen AI is flipping this on its head. Students need to be prepared to navigate an AI-enhanced world.

Metacognitive Skills 336

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 336

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 256

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 256

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A call to action Dr. 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 291

Ethics Academic Integrity Intelligence Evaluation 291

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Two key tools educators have been using for decades are Bloom’s Taxonomy and Costa’s Levels of Questioning. Now, more than ever, educators need to focus on the four upper levels of Bloom’s 1956 taxonomy (with evaluation at the top) and the processing and applying levels of Costa’s levels.

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Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 290

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

Writing 324

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 324

eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

ChatGPT-4’s integration enables students to engage in nuanced discussions, evaluate complex information, and think critically. Its interactive nature encourages learners to question assumptions, analyze perspectives, and develop evidence-based arguments.

Ethics 246

Ethics Learning Critical Thinking Intelligence 246

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

AI-powered virtual assistants can also provide instant feedback, answer questions, and facilitate interactive discussions, enabling students to engage more deeply with course content and develop higher-order thinking skills.

Social Studies 287

Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 287

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If you’re unsure where to begin, ask the chatbot for help brainstorming lesson ideas and then ask follow-up questions until you get something you can use. Questions such as these can help guide the conversation: What do you need to learn about AI, and how can you gain that knowledge? Engage in the conversation.

Intelligence 341

Intelligence Education Ethics Lecturing 341

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. Think about and evaluate the consequences of a particular choice or decision. Exhibit curiosity about situations and people.

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

And, finally, it is important to start asking questions and engaging in critical conversations—should Los Angeles authorities be allowed to take away the makeshift homes of homeless people? Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. Now it’s your turn.

Knowledge 279

Knowledge Evaluation Ethics Communication 279

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Whether they have a knowledge of how to use it appropriately is another question,” said Ribble, the author of Digital Citizenship in Schools and the chair of ISTE’s digital citizenship PLN. And about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. It also goes beyond learning how to use today’s technology.

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Mobile Devices Plagiarism Ethics Internet 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Here are a few questions to consider when researching and evaluating AI programs for the classroom. Despite its benefits, AI can also bring ethical challenges to education. Does the AI think like a student? Education is all about making connections with students. Is the AI unbiased?

Students 333

Students Coaching Intelligence Motivation 333

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Here are a few questions to consider when researching and evaluating AI programs for the classroom. Despite its benefits, AI can also bring ethical challenges to education. Does the AI think like a student? Education is all about making connections with students. Is the AI unbiased?

Students 306

Students Coaching Intelligence Motivation 306

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Yet there is another additional skill that is often overlooked in the implementation of case studies—the opportunity to develop questioning skills. Questions are essential components of case studies. Tucked neatly at the end are a list of discussion questions that faculty can use to debrief or unpack the case.

Questions 105

Questions Study Skills Evaluation 105

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Challenge: Encourage them to think about a question they have about this object or creature. Challenge: Ask students to critically evaluate any ambiguities or contradictions in the text. Challenge: Ask students to generate questions about any controversial or debated aspects of this scientific concept.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334