Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. That’s the ethics debate playing out in one online educator space , a lively back-and-forth carried over from a recent workshop on educational A/B testing. “If

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

. “Imagine Learning is dedicated to solving real problems for educators by integrating AI to reduce teachers’ workloads, which will enable them to focus more on direct student engagement,” said Sari Factor , Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of Imagine Learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Earlier in my career, my daily grading process amounted to little more than trading beans. In New Tech Network schools, grades are weighted according to five categories. With the revelation that we would have weighted categories of grades, my first reaction was, “Why wouldn’t we have weighted grades? It’s simple, really.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: Balancing innovation with ethical considerations is crucial to harness the full potential of AI for the betterment of education Learn about the impact of artificial intelligence in education Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning The integration of AI in education brings both benefits and risks.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Steve Daly Ryan Lufkin Shiren Vijiasingam More Highlights from InstructureCon23: The company and Khan Academy announced a partnership that brings Canvas, the anchor of the Instructure Learning Platform, and Khan Academy’s AI-powered student tutor and teaching assistant, Khanmigo.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, as the educational community navigates these innovations, it becomes essential to address ethical considerations to ensure the responsible and effective integration of AI. Assessment, Engagement and Ethics Basualto: As I entered the school year, I was interested in leveraging AI in the classroom beyond content generation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Even with some disagreement about the cost effectiveness of chasing the benefits of small class size, most researches agree that it does have a positive impact, particularly on students in younger grades. More positivity reported about participating in learning. Classrooms Become More Collaborative.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2019

This ethical question formed the center of a thoughtful, deep discussion about an email from the school administration asking teachers to tell students not to “like” a YouTube video posted by a comedian who had been accused of making anti-Semitic statements. It doesn’t really impact the work that we do in the classroom,” Hafiz explains.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

This article explores the role of metacognition in enhancing learning outcomes for ELLs and demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can support metacognitive growth. Together, these strategies empower ELLs to take ownership of their learning and thrive.

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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2020

My husband, Dave, and I have now been thrust into the role of teachers for our two kids—one in kindergarten and the other in second grade—for the past couple of months. I would take a lawn chair out front and enjoy grading in the shade of one of our trees. Their actual teachers are amazing.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI streamlines administrative tasks, such as grading, allowing educators to focus on interactive teaching methods and personalized interventions. Intelligent tutoring systems provide real-time feedback, contributing to a more proactive approach to learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

When I started teaching data science and artificial intelligence in Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering, I was frustrated by how little insight I actually felt I had into how effective my teaching was, until the end-of-semester final exam grades and student assessments came in. This is where machine learning comes in.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Intelligent tutoring systems offer real-time feedback and guidance, promoting a more interactive and effective learning environment. AI also assists educators in administrative tasks such as grading, allowing them to focus on personalized instruction. AI streamlines administrative tasks for educators, such as grading and assessment.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

This new solution will harness this transformative moment by enabling educators with an integrated Khanmigo experience that supports human-driven, technology-enhanced essay feedback and grading, lesson planning and rubric creation. Khanmigo can also help with rubric creation and grading, saving teachers time.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Key points discussed include the potential of AI to revolutionize education, the evolving role of teachers, challenges related to student safety and ethical considerations, and the necessity for schools and educators to adapt to technological advancements proactively. 00:10:11 Speaker 1 Safe for kids, ethical as well.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While the potential benefits are immense, there are also ethical considerations, concerns about data privacy, and challenges associated with equitable access. Firstly, AI enables personalized learning experiences by analyzing individual student data, allowing educators to tailor instruction to diverse learning styles and pace.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital platforms for enrollment, grading, and communication enhance efficiency, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and students’ individual needs. Interactive and multimedia elements capture students’ interest and make learning more enjoyable.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ethicists form an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, grappling with the moral and ethical dilemmas intrinsic to Mars colonization. Their expertise ensures that the journey to Mars is technically sound and ethically responsible, as they ponder the potential harm to Martian ecosystems and consider the broader impact on Earth.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

Rethinking Success in a Supportive Climate As a first step, Sanborn ditched its traditional, letter-based grading system and instead adopted a set of rubrics that reflect a student’s competency on state and district academic standards. Then in 2010, after two years of research, Sanborn implemented a district-wide shift.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Try Ethics and Philosophy. A panel of global scholars point to an unlikely trio of skills: philosophy, ethics and morality. “If EdSurge followed the money and results in two districts that footed the bill for personalized learning consulting services—which don’t always translate into better learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This fosters a more dynamic and inclusive educational atmosphere where students can actively participate and learn from each other. AI also aids in automating routine administrative tasks, such as grading and attendance tracking. Additionally, AI contributes to the evolution of assessment methods.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ethicists form an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, grappling with the moral and ethical dilemmas intrinsic to Mars colonization. Their expertise ensures that the journey to Mars is technically sound and ethically responsible, as they ponder the potential harm to Martian ecosystems and consider the broader impact on Earth.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 16, 2015

Policymakers are fond of noting that teachers are the number one school-level influence on student learning outcomes (note: non-school influences are far more significant). rollbacks of educators’ collective bargaining rights. elimination of teacher tenure. underfunding of public schools. underfunding of public universities.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As a result, the instruction undergoes constant refinement, ensuring that students are not just passive recipients but active participants in their learning journey. This heightened personalization deepens their engagement and, by extension, elevates learning outcomes.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pursuing classroom pedagogy with a focus on invoking the imagination will encourage students to think about how to apply their knowledge, which could result in stronger classroom engagement and better learning outcomes for our students. In The Ethics of Creativity , by Seana Moran, David Cropley, and James C. Kaufman, 250–64.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As a result, the instruction undergoes constant refinement, ensuring that students are not just passive recipients but active participants in their learning journey. This heightened personalization deepens their engagement and, by extension, elevates learning outcomes.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pursuing classroom pedagogy with a focus on invoking the imagination will encourage students to think about how to apply their knowledge, which could result in stronger classroom engagement and better learning outcomes for our students. In The Ethics of Creativity , by Seana Moran, David Cropley, and James C. Kaufman, 250–64.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Taking into account analytics skills, social and emotional learning, and importantly, the human experience, will always remain its cornerstone. ChatGPT is only one example of how educators and learners can start to analyze and shift grading practices, allowing for more curiosity and interest in the industry.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 9, 2015

I discussed how we won’t see desired changes in student learning outcomes until we change what students experience in their schools on a day-to-day basis. I talked about how investment in deeper learning also is workforce development. Smoking, steroids, illegal drugs, and 3rd grade retention? Your thoughts?

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

These short lectures often introduce students to ideas theyd never encounter in a regular curriculum, ideas about identity, ethics, global issues, and personal growth. Heres how TED Talks change the learning game: Inspiration-Based Learning: Talks often present problems and possibilities, prompting students to ask, What can I do?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2016

Van Eck explains that the key challenge for creating any serious game involves “thinking about the key learning outcomes you are trying to teach and aligning those with the game. You have to harness the motivational potential [inherent to the game] and align that with the learning outcomes you want to promote.

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Class Tech Tips

MAY 27, 2025

Here are a few teaser paragraphs: Many of todays anti-public education activists are not motivated by a desire to improve learning outcomes. Smoking, steroids, illegal drugs, and 3rd grade retention? Julian Vasquez Heilig has a powerful post over at Cloaking Inequity. Lychock, Manley, and Rivera!

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