eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

With AI dominating headlines in all industries, it’s a relatively common question: Is everything about AI? AI in education carries with it ethical and philosophical implications, too, including how to handle transparency and accountability, along with how to address the role of human teachers and balancing technology with human values.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays. This shift has the potential to make assessments more engaging and more reflective of real-world skills and knowledge application. Gen AI is flipping this on its head.

Metacognitive Skills 339

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

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 306

Academic Integrity Ethics Assignments Evaluation 306

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With education hanging in the balance, the question looms: Could AI be the answer? AI offers the potential for virtual tutoring, a helper that can answer students’ questions, guide them through assignments, and provide targeted feedback without requiring the teacher’s constant input.

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Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 316

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. Brain-based learning is an educational framework that informs teaching methods by leveraging scientific knowledge about how the brain learns and develops. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Consider how their thoughts have changed, evolved, or expanded as they’ve gained more knowledge or insights. Click on the image to copy In the next installment of this series, we’ll delve into the practical uses of the “Claim, Evidence, Question” thinking routine for educators.

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Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

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.

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Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 306

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2019

PLTW creates an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. We can give lots of examples to the “When will I use this again” question. For years, we taught teachers to be performers, to share information, to be the center of knowledge.

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STEM Learning Art Ethics 279

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.

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It can handle a variety of language tasks, including answering questions, writing essays, generating creative content, offering explanations, giving advice, and engaging in natural-sounding conversations” (as explained by ChatGPT itself). What is ChatGPT? See our ChatGPT Prompting Guide for Life Design + Career Education.

Ethics 339

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 339

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One-third of administrators also expressed a desire for education companies to publish and use a code of ethics when developing generative AI, while 36 percent plan to implement guiding frameworks for adoption and use within their schools.

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Ethics Curriculum Knowledge Writing 311

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Generating truly new ideas (instead of just remixing old ones) AI is great at rearranging existing knowledge, but it doesnt create truly original ideas. Retaining knowledge like a human learner AI experiences catastrophic forgetting, meaning that as it learns new information, it forgets previously learned data unless explicitly retrained.

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Intelligence Education Languages Language 310

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Two key tools educators have been using for decades are Bloom’s Taxonomy and Costa’s Levels of Questioning. Basic knowledge (Level 1) of Bloom’s original (1956) version of the taxonomy can now be generated via AI. Educators have long been encouraged to focus on higher-level thinking skills.

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Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 296

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The survey notes that an overwhelming 88 percent of parents believe that knowledge of AI will be crucial in their child’s future education and career. Other notable applications include answering students’ questions (72 percent), simulating real-world scenarios (70 percent), and offering personalized learning experiences (67 percent).

STEM 296

STEM Secondary Education Ethics Beliefs 296

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce?

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Science Ethics Education Students 102

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

All it asks for is the topic, reading level, and any additional criteria teachers might have for their class, like an enhanced focus on accessibility or detailed deep dives into ethical implications. By distilling a lecture’s knowledge into a set of handy flashcards, teachers can ensure their students’ progress and performance.

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Quizzes Lecturing Ethics Exams 297

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

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

The key question is: how can we transform AI from a potential source of plagiarism into a valuable educational resource? This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use.

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Ethics Plagiarism Intelligence Education 91

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

During the November 2024 meeting of CoSNs EdTech Innovation Committee , participants were asked those same questions, and shared their perspectives on what educators should do about the topic. There is an adult use of the term and a student use of this term, to the point of adding knowledge of data, literacy, and analytics.

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Schools Ethics Languages Language 312

eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The guide includes “ the essential AI ‘how-to’ manual ” with ground rules for students to follow in their classes and a checklist for using AI ethically. More than 100 students at multiple universities submitted input and questions for inclusion in the guide, with answers provided by the guide’s authors and editors.

Intelligence 274

Intelligence Learning Ethics Students 274

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

It can be the place where, together, we redefine what “mainstream media” is and who controls information and knowledge. Awareness of the resources that you can use to expand your knowledge and access diverse perspectives. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

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Knowledge Ethics Evaluation Communication 279

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2019

But when faced with real-world situations, actually acting on this knowledge can be a lot more challenging. The key is to give kids opportunities to grapple with the different ethical questions that come along with living in our digital world. And you might send an inappropriate picture.

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Teaching Ethics Students Middle School 268

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Learners can more effectively assimilate and interrogate new concepts by connecting new information to prior knowledge, extending ideas beyond initial comprehension, and pinpointing areas of challenge or uncertainty. Challenge: Encourage them to think about a question they have about this object or creature.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Many of them struggle to hire and retain people who have the technical knowledge and experience to teach in these fields. If it’s the second, then most small liberal arts colleges are well-equipped to train students about the social and ethical challenges that artificial intelligence presents.

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Teaching Intelligence Ethics Art 213

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 343

Intelligence Education Ethics Lecturing 343

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

What should teachers be expected to know about student data privacy and ethics? Considering so much of their jobs now revolve around student data, it’s a simple enough question—and one that researcher Ellen B. Was that information included in codes of education ethics? What are ethical and responsible uses of data?

Ethics 213

Ethics Teachers Students Discussions 213

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.

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Mobile Devices Plagiarism Ethics Internet 279

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Balch & Blanck, 2025; Butulis, 2023; Parks & Oslick, 2024) and to provide their students with instruction and practice in using AI in productive and ethical ways (e.g., Why College Instructors Matter: A Student’s Perspective I had a conversation with one of my students recently about this exact question. Schoeder, 2024).

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Well, not quite, even if the question of existential threat for schoolchildren has been purported in recent discussions. What about empathy, understanding, and all the things that make a teacher more than just a knowledge dispenser? Security, ethical use, potential for misinformation. There will be some.

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Ethics Art Critical Thinking Writing 300

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It’s important that kids leave our classrooms with real-world knowledge and industry-standard software and technical experience under their belt. They also explored ethics and how AI will impact their careers and lives. Ethics was also something they really liked. It impacts every field of study in education.

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Ethics Intelligence Knowledge Science 213

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

The specific question we set out to answer was: “As an instructor, how can I use the data available to me to support my ability to provide effective personalized guidance to my students?” The set of topics that a student has mastered to date is called their “knowledge state.” So how does one identify a student’s knowledge state?

Teaching 214

Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 214

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access. While there was initial apprehension, the focus on ethical use and integrity has been reassuring and beneficial. Prioritize ethics and equity. Many students and families were initially afraid of AI.

Ethics 95

Ethics Intelligence Critical Thinking Feedback 95

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

Department of Education's YOU Belong in STEM and the National Science Foundation's vision for the STEM Education of the Future underscore a national commitment to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a tech-centric world, ensuring equitable access to opportunities that foster innovation and sustain the economy.

Science 205

Science STEM Ethics Knowledge 205

Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. When selecting a generative AI tool, examine creators, training methods and ethical transparency.

Ethics 177

Ethics Feedback Students Evaluation 177

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. Students have valuable prior knowledge on this topic they can draw from. What is responsible decision-making?

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When students feel more comfortable with all their peers and their teacher, they’ll likely feel more relaxed engaging and asking questions. When their questions and interests can guide how a teacher dives into a topic, they’re likely to be more receptive to the lessons, as well. Topics are Explored In-Depth. Teachers Stick Around.

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Achievement Students Instructors Ethics 268