eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Teachers are facing ever-growing demands: providing high-quality lessons, attending to individual student needs, and managing administrative loads that stretch their time and energy to the limit. Despite their dedication, many teachers are at risk of leaving a profession they love simply because they are exhausted and unsupported.

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Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 318

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2024

Is using AI in your essay writing unethical and a potential reason your teacher may debate your work’s authenticity? Some teachers have an understandable fear of students completely neglecting the process of creating, shaping, and articulating their ideas when it comes to AI use.

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Essay Ethics Plagiarism Writing 182

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

Dependence and dehumanization: Reduced human interaction and negative impact on teacher-student relationships 4. Angeles encouraged teachers to read AI tools’ data privacy statements, because the responsibility lies with teachers to understand how data is used before the tool is introduced to students.

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Ethics Fairness Learning Intelligence 326

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

In exploring the pros and cons of AI instruction versus human educator instruction, a hybrid model emerges that leverages the strengths of both to maximize learning and knowledge retention. Additionally, the use of AI in education raises significant ethical issues, including concerns about data privacy and the potential for algorithmic bias.

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Ethics Education Learning Quizzes 319

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Educators overwhelmingly agree that tools using generative AI should be harnessed positively, with users taught to use them ethically (84 percent). Iredell-Statesville Schools allows some use among teachers, but not students.” In Michigan’s Fenton Area Public Schools, staff may use AI in ethical and responsible ways.

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Ethics Schools Intelligence Assignments 338

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Key points: Gen AI is a game changer for all industries due to its ability to produce original outputs Don’t miss out–stay up to date on AI in Education Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? Video production : AI can produce videos, making multiple means of representation possible for a teacher to provide learners.

Metacognitive Skills 339

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

What should teachers be expected to know about student data privacy and ethics? Was that information included in codes of education ethics? Was that information included in codes of education ethics? Or perhaps in curriculum requirements for teacher training programs? What are ethical and responsible uses of data?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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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.

Academic Integrity 309

Academic Integrity Ethics Assignments Evaluation 309

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. This encourages them to synthesize their knowledge, form their own interpretations, and express their perspective on the matter.

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Questions Metacognitive Skills Ethics Math 415

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. Consider how their thoughts have changed, evolved, or expanded as they’ve gained more knowledge or insights.

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Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

This evolution has revised, if not totally disrupted, the playing field, positioning all of us as digital immigrants navigating to a new rapidly changing landscape of capabilities and ethical complexities. By doing so, we can demystify complex systems and empower individuals to use them effectively and ethically.

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Ethics Assignments Culture Critical Thinking 311

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. As educators and industry leaders, we must ask: What do students and their teachers need to prepare for a future that is still unfolding?

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Science Ethics Education Students 113

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing. Then, teachers can demonstrate how and when it’s appropriate for students to use AI to their benefit. It’s important to make the writing process less intimidating. MagicSchool.AI

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 329

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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Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 170

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While classrooms focus on theoretical knowledge, they may fail to prepare students for the real-life challenges they will inevitably face. One in six employers is hesitant to hire young adults due to their lack of a strong work ethic and practical job skills, even as they struggle to fill critical labor gaps.

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High School High School Curriculum Ethics 315

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. “Our survey reveals a critical opportunity for shaping AI’s role in education. .”

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Ethics Curriculum Knowledge Writing 312

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Additionally, the report highlights key challenges in education, including data privacy and security concerns, the need for better training on emerging technologies, and the importance of connecting academic knowledge to practical skills.

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Ethics Learning Instructors Knowledge 280

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Free for all educators and school districts, the one-hour, eight-lesson course provides educators with essential knowledge about AI and approaches for ensuring student safety and privacy. “With this course, we are taking a proactive approach to support and educate teachers on the front lines and prepare for this transformation.”

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Critical Thinking Ethics Course Design Learning Outcomes 289

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

A shortage of trained teachers in Oregon is leaving school districts short-handed, so replacements without educational backgrounds are being recruited from other professions to fill the gap. This school year at Umatilla School District, two science teachers are embarking on a new career after years of real-world experience in the subject.

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Teaching Teachers Schools Ethics 227

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. The organization also provide teachers with the training, resources, and support they need to engage students in real-world learning. That’s how new knowledge is created.’.

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STEM Learning Art Ethics 279

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Yet, by 1979, nine million children were watching the show , and kindergarten teachers had to upgrade their curricula because children were showing up knowing their ABCs and numbers and eager to learn more. Just look at Sesame Street, which was once considered a wild, controversial experiment leveraging television for learning.

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Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 336

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

Key survey takeaways include: Building and district administrators have high trust in AI and deeper experience with AI: “Building and district administrators have higher levels of trust in AI and consider AI integration to be a higher priority than teachers.

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Beliefs Ethics Education Middle School 301

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.

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Interdisciplinary Education Ethics Evaluation 279

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. The findings point to an urgent need to ramp up student education and teacher professional development to better prepare students for future success.

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STEM Secondary Education Ethics Beliefs 286

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

We hope that you will join us for our June 2025 Teacher Leader Summit in Denver. In our Day 2 workshop, we will explore a multitude of instructional, productivity, and ethical considerations related to AI and teaching, and we will connect everything back to what we did in Day 1.

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Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

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

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. It enhances engagement and memory, and can create student-teacher rapport. In contrast, human learners build on prior knowledge, connecting ideas and recalling past lessons over time.

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Intelligence Education Language Languages 286

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use. AI is so new that the landscape of our knowledge is changing constantly. Their reflections revealed several critical themes.

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Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 84

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Key points: With the right AI tools, teachers can enhance their classroom instruction Tracking AI in education Enhancing learning through AI and human educators For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by.

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Quizzes Lecturing Ethics Exams 289

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We don't want students to be reading an article and writing up a reflection to it,” says Evelyn Hunter, a former math teacher who helped design the course as CodeHS’s curriculum lead. To that end, the company offers comprehensive curriculum, training for inexperienced teachers and the online platform where students practice their exercises.

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Ethics Teaching Math Instructors 127

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. They have the potential to capitalize on the impact of HDT and afford HDT opportunities for underserved students.

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Achievement Education Ethics Evaluation 287

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

One faculty member spoke up and asked why we are not teaching student teachers to use a strong prompt for lesson plan development and encouraging them to use a generative AI tool to create lesson plans. Several of the faculty pushed back, saying it is essential for student teachers to write those lesson plans.

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Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 286

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2019

As teachers, we know that what kids post online about themselves and others can stick with them. But when faced with real-world situations, actually acting on this knowledge can be a lot more challenging. So what does this mean for kids’ futures? And you might send an inappropriate picture.

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Teaching Ethics Students Middle School 266

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21 st -century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a global citizen, as a collaborative co-creator of knowledge, as a caring human being. Students decide what they want to learn and/or do.

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 409

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As we look at what the messaging should be, how can it be simplified for both school leaders and for teachers in understanding what it is? The teacher, when she proposed it, talked about how much data is created per minute, said Stephany. Analytics & Adaptive Technologies are about teacher agency, too.

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Schools Ethics Language Languages 284

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. In the “connect” phase, students anchor new information or ideas to their prior knowledge, making unfamiliar content more accessible and resonant.

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Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334