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Is It Ethical to Run Learning Experiments On Students Without Their Knowledge?

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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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Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education?

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Of the respondents who reported they have not used AI in the classroom, 65 percent cite a lack of familiarity as the primary obstacle to the future utilization of generative AI, with 48 percent also expressing ethical concerns. “Generative AI is a blend of promise and prudence. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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Salman Khan’s vision of AI-enhanced education in ‘Brave New Words’

eSchool News

Khanmigo is designed to provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring that adapts to each student’s learning pace and style. This approach mirrors the benefits historically associated with private tutoring, which has been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes.

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Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown

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To address this challenge, we need a comprehensive evaluation–a metaphorical “doll test”–that can reveal how AI shapes students’ perceptions, attitudes, and learning outcomes, especially when used extensively and at early ages.

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Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started

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. “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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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

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By understanding the strengths and limitations of each LLM, we can strategically deploy them to optimize learning outcomes, personalize instruction, and foster critical thinking and creativity in our students. January 15; 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.; South 320GH) 2. January 17; 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.; South 230H) 5.

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Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course

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It covers essential topics including AI fundamentals, data privacy considerations, ethical use guidelines, and ideas for how to incorporate AI into educators’ daily work. “Our first priority is to equip educators with resources to use OpenAI’s tools thoughtfully and set the classroom standard for responsible use.