Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about. Facilitate a respectful discussion when you bring these controversial debate topics or writing prompts for high school to your classroom Are immigration laws in the United States fair?

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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.

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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.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. It’s a valid question that even my high school students ask.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

And with this change comes a host of new questions—concerns about the ethical design and implementation of these new tools. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. This year, ISTE has added a new volume to the series— Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide on Ethics and AI.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

With AI dominating headlines in all industries, it’s a relatively common question: Is everything about AI? Bias and fairness: Bias in AI systems and troubles ensuring fair treatment 3. And technologists should focus on ethical AI and ensure collaboration with educators. “Ai

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

MindSpark defines RAI with the following 5 pillars – RAI is community-centric; it is monitorable and secure; ethical and fair; justifiable and accountable; as well as explainable and transparent. The course deeply addresses the question of the ethical and responsible use of AI within our world.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. Should they disclose that to students?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

Identify plagiarism or cheating But there are drawbacks educators must watch for and may take time to resolve. While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

They started by asking a series of questions that were on their minds. The Questions are in bold and my answers in italics : I allow my kids to have “Friends” in Roblox or Instagram and only chat with friends. Let’s start this question with a poll. Wow, that’s a lot of hands. Don’t rush.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2018

More than 100 people tuned in, with questions such as how to make VR accessible for students with disabilities and how to avoid motion sickness when using the technology. Audience question from Ben Loeffler] I'm a creative technologist at 160over90. I think it will take a fair amount of prototyping.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 9, 2015

One of the obligatory questions in the interview process is What will you do if you disagree with the Governor? I think that there are some big questions that we have to ask as a state after the Governor’s school funding veto. 5 big questions for the Iowa Council on Educator Development. Budgets reflect policy priorities.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2018

I don’t think that is ethical,” Herrera, now the Senior Director of Strategy and Operations at ProjectEd, told the audience at a recent panel session at the SXSW EDU conference in Austin. Phillips, however, doesn’t think the question of ethics pertains only to getting teacher input on a product.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

The report revealed that school connectedness was low among racial and ethnic minorities, LGBQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Questioning, Other Non-Heterosexual Identity) and female students. For example, engaging with democratic systems, understanding relevant sociopolitical issues, and developing ethical reasoning and a sense of social justice.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After all, academic research often requires deeper knowledge of a field than is typical in high school, and it involves carefully following ethical guidelines to protect research subjects from potential harm that students may not be aware of without expert guidance. “A No peer reviewed journal would publish this work, she adds.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2019

Plenty of groups these days are trying to reinvent college, and that’s not surprising at a time when higher ed is under fire for ever-rising costs, ballooning student debt and even questions about the value of a degree. That is both an organizational and an ethical frontier. It was my classroom. I controlled it.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences. However, the emphasis on human teachers could limit the exploration of AI tools that might support ethical education practices.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences. However, the emphasis on human teachers could limit the exploration of AI tools that might support ethical education practices.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This raises concerns about fairness and equity, as students from underrepresented groups might face further disadvantages. Lastly, the rapid evolution of technology may outpace regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines, leading to potential misuse or unintended consequences. What are the pros and cons of AI in education?

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Assignment: Exploring Leadership Through Superheroes In this assignment, students are asked to compare five leadership styles—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire (sometimes called free-rein style), transactional, and transformational—with the leadership qualities of at least three superheroes.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Many of the stories here provide an answer to education’s perennial question: How can we make the time we spend with students just a little better? It poses, perhaps, a different question: Are states doing enough to improve the lives—and livelihoods—of today’s working teacher? And ask more questions. Try Ethics and Philosophy.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2018

And it's for this reason that I was tracing what was happening with key issues of representation, ideas of fairness around communities and found what I felt were harmful ways that these technologies influence ideas about people. You say, "Okay, how do we bring ethical concerns at the conception of the technology?" And students?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether youre planning five-minute bell ringers or long-term research assignments, these sociology questions for 8th grade are sure to get them talking and writing. Perfect for a social studies class, language arts, or a dedicated sociology course, these sociology questions for 8th grade will intrigue even your most reluctant writers.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Assignment: Exploring Leadership Through Superheroes In this assignment, students are asked to compare five leadership styles—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire (sometimes called free-rein style), transactional, and transformational—with the leadership qualities of at least three superheroes.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

These AI-powered programs can provide information, answer questions, and even complete tasks. Ambiguity in educational queries Students often ask complex and context-specific questions about course requirements, program details, and academic pathways. Despite the potential benefits in classroom settings, their use also raises concerns.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

It was founded by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael who really felt that education, ethical leadership and leading a meaningful life were intertwined, and had education and healthcare as very much a part of their mission. One last question for you: Is the solution for any small institution to simply close? Tell us about the models.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 26, 2024

One notable question is: When should we use Generative AI and technology in classrooms, exploring the balance of human touch versus computing intelligence? How to address ethical concerns with technology Ever since technology was invented, students could use it and head to the Darth Vader side or Luke Skywalker side.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Here, students are required to conduct an actual performance instead of simply providing an answer to a question or responding to a prompt. Presenting the findings to a real audience motivates students to understand their work process so that they are ready to respond to audience questions.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2023

That’s the question posed by a group of researchers who developed a free tool they call the Adaptive Experimentation Accelerator. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.) Also, the kinds of questions and feedback that they're giving us is helping us better improve the course materials.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is a constant question that resides in us. Cultivating this mindset is vital for students as it offers them a broader perspective and a sense of fairness, empowering them to confront challenges with resilience and optimism. Educators serve as powerful motivators in encouraging appreciative mindsets.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is a constant question that resides in us. Cultivating this mindset is vital for students as it offers them a broader perspective and a sense of fairness, empowering them to confront challenges with resilience and optimism. Educators serve as powerful motivators in encouraging appreciative mindsets.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

As part of the recent rush to comment on ChatGPT, this article is not weighing in on the ongoing ethical debates, nor is it offering a comprehensive how-to guide, but rather simply sharing one professor’s initial use of the AI tool and how it successfully accomplished the learning objectives and expectations for one course assignment. .

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

These AI-powered programs can provide information, answer questions, and even complete tasks. Ambiguity in educational queries Students often ask complex and context-specific questions about course requirements, program details, and academic pathways. Establish clear reporting procedures for suspected bot usage.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The first domain is associated with taking a team approach to maintain shared values, engage in ethical conduct, and engage in respect for each other. The educator will need to create an inclusive and fair learning environment for all students as it relates to access to the materials following the event (Billings & Halstead, 2024).

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The first domain is associated with taking a team approach to maintain shared values, engage in ethical conduct, and engage in respect for each other. The educator will need to create an inclusive and fair learning environment for all students as it relates to access to the materials following the event (Billings & Halstead, 2024).

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