eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Language translation : Gen AI can translate educational materials for diverse language needs, making learning more accessible and inclusive. Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays. Gen AI is flipping this on its head.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

Intelligence 294

Intelligence Education Languages Language 294

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. Teachers can use the Magic Design tool to effortlessly create presentations using just natural language prompts.

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Quizzes Lecturing Ethics Exams 293

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.

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Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 338

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Just as we teach the alphabet, structure, vocabulary and syntax, we must teach the language of computers. To be intellectually ethical, computer science education should equip students with comprehensive knowledge about AI. Computer science is essential, not optional. Every student deserves access; its a fundamental part of literacy.

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Science Ethics Education Students 111

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. We need common language and understanding around these terms. During the conversation, there was a need to define terms and shared language.

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Schools Ethics Languages Language 293

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Use respectful language when talking with and about teachers. Therefore, a language that shows thoughtful regard for educators’ work—that is, the important job of shaping citizens to be engaged and building caring communities—cannot be underestimated. Ask questions and encourage authenticity without judgment.

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Teachers Counselling Ethics Languages 300

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Natural language processing (NLP) algorithms can help students analyze primary sources, extract key information, and generate summaries or interpretations. However, despite the potential benefits of AI in social studies education, educators may encounter challenges related to digital literacy and ethical considerations.

Social Studies 292

Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 292

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2023

When that app began to send her photos of her child, she had some additional questions. Her initial experience with the app her center had set up raised questions for her about the security of the data, and she began to research the mobile app companies as part of her work. That experience is not unique.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

We are focusing on the efficiencies AI can create, how AI can be used to increase student learning, and the ethics of using this new technology. GIA is a type of AI that can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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Plagiarism Intelligence Essay Ethics 266

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Other notable applications include answering students’ questions (72 percent), simulating real-world scenarios (70 percent), and offering personalized learning experiences (67 percent). Additionally, 84 percent of parents believe it is important to prioritize teaching AI ethics and responsible use alongside technical skills.

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STEM Secondary Education Ethics Beliefs 290

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

These days, proponents of learning analytics are exploring how the advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools bring new possibilities and raise new ethical questions for the practice. Now, though, large language models can easily mark discussion posts as on or off topic with a minimum amount of prompt engineering, Pardos says.

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Learning Textbooks Essay Ethics 205

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Teaching metacognition equips ELLs with the tools needed to navigate not only language acquisition but also the demands of various subject areas, from math and science to history and literature (Flavell, 1979; Schraw & Moshman, 1995). Translating phrases into Spanish helped him connect new terms to his native language.

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Essay Ethics Feedback Languages 166

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

There’s a clue in a statement from the Davis Institute’s first director , natural language processing expert Amanda Stent. “AI 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 214

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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Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Having begun my journey as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee member during my graduate school years, I've been committed to upholding ethical principles in data usage, such as those outlined in The Belmont Report. A few examples of these questions include: What data will you collect? Allow Parents to Consent.

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Ethics Writing Art Grades 197

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Children who have only known a world in which AI-based systems are widespread often turn to search engines to find answers to questions before going to their own parents and teachers. Also, asking a search engine avoids awkward or difficult conversations behind more serious questions.

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Intelligence Schools Quizzes Ethics 218

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Some of the long-term results of the students who were in the smaller classes include: Higher student achievement levels in grade seven language, reading, science, math, and social studies classes. When students feel more comfortable with all their peers and their teacher, they’ll likely feel more relaxed engaging and asking questions.

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Achievement Students Instructors Ethics 263

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2024

We’re not against tech, but the question is ‘How do we use it thoughtfully?’” — Wendy Brill-Wynkoop, president of the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges While California is the furthest along, it’s the only state where such measures are being considered. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.)

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Teachers Education Instructors Languages 217

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

To answer that question, faculty at The New School have developed a suite of interdisciplinary classes such as “Anthropology of Networks,” “Generative Media and Artificial Intelligence,” and “An Interactive History of Computers Doing Bad Things,” which covers viruses, botnets and ransomware. Anderson says.

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Art Interdisciplinary History Essay 213

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We chanted and danced “Pie-pie-pie” (a Spanish-language twist on “head, shoulders, knees, and toes”) in a giant circle. My students didn’t question it. We spilled out to the parking lot, playing conjugation musical chairs standing on notebook-spots instead of sitting in chairs. So we headed to a park a few minutes walk from our sauna.

Ethics 273

Ethics Writing History English 273

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

For example, in our Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides , we have a project that’s specifically for foreign language teachers. We took a standard that they were already teaching in foreign language classes—comparison of languages and accuracy of translation—and showed how AI does it, how natural language processing works.

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Curriculum Intelligence Languages Language 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2016

They question the true effectiveness of EdTech and the long-range effect it has on their children. . Some of the most common questions parents have related to EdTech: Is technology a priority in the school my child is attending and what are the technology goals for the school this year? These are all valid questions.

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Questions Ethics Internet Lecturing 87

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

It was imperative to secure a facilitator who adeptly navigated Minecraft's digital landscapes and coding language. We quickly discovered the immense value of a meticulous approach: providing educators with a detailed agenda, a form to submit questions and concerns, and pre and post-exit tickets.

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Science STEM Ethics Knowledge 209

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

During tricky situations in the new PBS KIDS show “Elinor Wonders Why,” a curious rabbit directs a question to viewers, pausing to give them a chance to answer. Coviewing—parents sitting with kids and watching and asking questions while they watch—can have a positive impact on skill development. A child reading with the agent partner.

Intelligence 218

Intelligence Study Questions Languages 218

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2024

Kang also pointed out that generative AI can be used to overcome language barriers — for example, by providing live translation services during a meeting or translating written communication into a language spoken by a child’s family before sending it. Panelists raised concerns as well: What are the ethical guidelines?

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Education Ethics Languages Language 210

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

AI technologies are designed to simulate human intelligence and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language and engaging in interactive conversation. It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding.

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Fostering research skills with undergraduate students presents opportunities and challenges for faculty to aid with drafting research plans, questions for investigation, and methods for conducting the research. Neural networks and deep learning allowed more sophisticated understandings of language.

Ethics 128

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Languages 128

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. What are some of the most common concerns or questions that you’ve encountered when integrating AI tools into your teaching?

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Writing Art English Students 205

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2023

No one questions whether literature influences the formation of student personalities. It enhances cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, moral and ethical development, identity formation, communication skills, social awareness, and creativity. Poetry uses language and rhythm to express feelings and emotions.

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Essay Ethics Critical Thinking Intelligence 29

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Then, students learned to code with graphical programming language. They articulated how they would and would not use [AI-assisted text generators] at school and built the ethics with their understanding and discussion. The student questioned her back, and she didn't know the answers! Finally, the machine played with the kids.

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Education Learning Intelligence Coaching 197

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

From cloning to social media, it is more essential to understand the ethical implications of an idea and how it will impact people than it is to build well-designed code. Over time, it serves as a platform for developing critical thinking skills by asking questions along the way. Is an ancient “triumph” the original parade?

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Ethics History Education Culture 153

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?” One of the key challenges in developing the tool was the mapping of quiz and homework questions to the most relevant learning topic.

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Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 215

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2024

But the experiment points to interesting possibilities — and raises ethical questions — about how the latest AI tech might be used to improve teaching. He suggested that leaders at Ferris State could create a tool that would nudge students at various times in their learning process and ask them to fill out quick survey questions.

Intelligence 213

Intelligence Syllabus Feedback Assignments 213

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2025

Data science concepts form the building blocks of artificial intelligence, including popular large language models like ChatGPT. They can start with mastering spreadsheets, coding languages like Python or teaching students to use AI chatbots. It's going to be really good for writing, not so good for math, as one example.

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Intelligence Teachers Science Plagiarism 210

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This begs the question: What’s next for education? In 2024, I expect we will see big advancements towards determining the best way to use AI in both classroom and administrative settings, as well as clearly defining boundaries for ethical use. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360