eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. Demonstrating learning needs to move from testing memorization to showcasing transferable skills. This shift has the potential to make assessments more engaging and more reflective of real-world skills and knowledge application.

Metacognitive Skills 339

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This introduction explores the significance of fostering digital literacy skills to prepare students for success in the evolving technological landscape. It encompasses a multifaceted skill set, extending beyond basic computer proficiency. What is digital literacy in education? What are the five concepts of digital literacy?

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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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment. Offering students different options through which to demonstrate their understanding and their writing skills is another way to discourage them from automatically using AI. “We

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. This phase underscores the significance of critical evaluation, research skills, and reasoning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The AI Education Project on Wednesday released its AI Readiness Framework , a comprehensive way for students, teachers and school leaders to think about building AI Readiness in America’s schools and evaluating what being “AI Ready” means in a time of rapid technological change. aiEDU’s framework has three parts.

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Interdisciplinary Education Ethics Evaluation 281

eSchool News

MAY 24, 2019

From the benefits of teaching lifelong digital citizenship skills to the challenges of preparing students to critically evaluate online information, Educators surveyed in the report share their perspectives on what it’s like to teach in a digital classroom and in the fast-changing digital world beyond.

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Ethics Evaluation Curriculum Skills 277

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.

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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.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Educators have long been encouraged to focus on higher-level thinking skills. 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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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Key points: AI chatbots are only as unbiased as the data they’re trained on and the humans who design them 5 key recommendations for AI in education New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As we mark the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v.

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Testing Critical Thinking Intelligence Ethics 321

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Additionally, digital literacy cultivates critical thinking skills. What are the 3 main skills of digital literacy?

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Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Moreover, it facilitates adaptive assessments, moving beyond traditional testing to evaluate critical thinking skills. Moreover, ethical considerations are crucial, especially regarding algorithmic biases in assessments. Mitigating potential drawbacks ensures a more equitable and ethical integration of AI in education.

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Intelligence Ethics Teaching Methods Education 255

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Information and computer literacy are among essential digital literacy skills Learn more about digital literacy skills for students Learning is evolving–stay updated on learning in the digital age In today’s digitally connected world, possessing digital literacy is essential. What are digital literacy skills?

Skills 130

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 130

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

The next social-emotional skill is responsible decision-making. 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. Responsible decision-making includes the ability to: Be open-minded.

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Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies they need to succeed, we can create a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that is capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly changing global economy. Recent research has shown that generative AI tools have the potential to help bridge these gaps.

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Achievement Education Ethics Evaluation 293

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

For example, AI-driven adaptive learning platforms can assess students’ knowledge and skills, identify areas for improvement, and recommend targeted activities and resources to support their learning journey. Educators must ensure that students understand how AI technologies work, including their limitations and potential biases.

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Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 293

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce? To be intellectually ethical, computer science education should equip students with comprehensive knowledge about AI. Computer science is essential, not optional.

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Science Ethics Education Students 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Help students develop workforce skills. Artificial Intelligence is impacting the workforce skills our students will need. The Future of Jobs Report 2023 from the World Economic Forum has identified the skills that companies believe will be the most important for an AI workforce. Projects are aligned with current ISTE standards.

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Intelligence Education Ethics Lecturing 343

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They discovered that much of their skill involved developing perceptual abilities that allowed them to look at a chess board and immediately see potential moves, rather than searching all possible moves. Here are a few questions to consider when researching and evaluating AI programs for the classroom. Does the AI think like a student?

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Students Coaching Intelligence Ethics 337

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Every digital citizen should have these skills. Findings like the ones outlined by Common Sense suggest the need for schools to start teaching good digital citizenship to students at a very young age—and Ribble and many others believe that students should learn these skills throughout the K-12 curriculum.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

They discovered that much of their skill involved developing perceptual abilities that allowed them to look at a chess board and immediately see potential moves, rather than searching all possible moves. Here are a few questions to consider when researching and evaluating AI programs for the classroom. Does the AI think like a student?

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Students Coaching Intelligence Ethics 302

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense Media rated the Ello app as one of its top 10 AI products for ethical use, transparency, safety and impact. It listens, understands, and engages with children to teach them critical reading skills.

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Coaching Reading Ethics Fairness 259

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2020

From the benefits of teaching lifelong digital citizenship skills to the challenges of preparing students to critically evaluate online information, Educators surveyed in the report share their perspectives on what it’s like to teach in a digital classroom and in the fast-changing digital world beyond.

Ethics 225

Ethics Evaluation Curriculum Skills 225

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. In the age of social media learning, it is essential for both teachers and students to develop digital citizenship skills in order to become critical consumers, distributors, and producers of the news.

Knowledge 279

Knowledge Ethics Evaluation Communication 279

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

AI's ability to provide instantaneous, tailored feedback can revolutionize how educators evaluate and enhance academic performance. However, as the educational community navigates these innovations, it becomes essential to address ethical considerations to ensure the responsible and effective integration of AI.

Student Engagement 213

Student Engagement Ethics Teaching Education 213

Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These next three principles provide guidance on what to consider in your AI tool evaluation. Navigate the ethics of generative AI in education. Generative AI is incredibly exciting but also opens the door to new questions about ethics and responsibility in the digital age. Promote inclusion, feedback and bias reduction.

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Ethics Feedback Students Evaluation 186

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The need to teach responsible and ethical digital habits has never been more pressing. For students, digital citizenship isn’t just a skill — it’s essential to navigating everything from staying connected with their friends to learning about the world around them, to preparing for college and career.

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Ethics Skills Evaluation Discussions 176

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Perhaps more importantly, it's also about creating an effective, ethical and equitable educational experience for every learner. And importantly, it also incorporates ethical considerations, ensuring that the technology used is transparent and data privacy is maintained.

Ethics 199

Ethics Intelligence Learning Instructors 199

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This approach goes beyond simply teaching students how to use AI tools; it aims to develop a comprehensive set of skills that will enable students to understand, critically evaluate and ethically engage with AI technologies. What are the ethical implications? EdSurge: What does it mean for a student to be AI ready?

Ethics 161

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Science 161

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

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. Yet there is another additional skill that is often overlooked in the implementation of case studies—the opportunity to develop questioning skills.

Questions 105

Questions Study Skills Evaluation 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Cons of AI-Assisted Essay Writing Diminished Development of Writing Skills AI technologies help, but they also threaten autonomous writing. Over-reliance on AI can impair writing skills without lowering educational attainment. If students overuse AI to write essays, they may not engage in critical thinking and creativity.

Writing 187

Writing Essay Ethics Plagiarism 187

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Challenge: Ask students to critically evaluate any ambiguities or contradictions in the text.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Promote AI Literacy: Integrate AI concepts and skills into existing curriculum and instruction. 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.

Intelligence 258

Intelligence Exams Ethics Learning Styles 258

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating this digital landscape requires critical digital literacy skills. In the digital age, integrating digital skills into education becomes imperative. Collaborative online platforms promote peer interaction, critical thinking, and teamwork–essential skills for success in the modern world.

Learning 258

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 258

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From basic computer proficiency to critical thinking in evaluating online information, there are diverse types of digital literacy. From basic computer proficiency to critical thinking in evaluating online information, there are diverse types of digital literacy.

Ethics 130

Ethics Communication Critical Thinking Evaluation 130