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5 obstacles AI can help schools overcome

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And if AI is already being hailed as a new milestone in the world of personalized learning , why can’t it be used to provide personalized learning opportunities for teachers, too? Challenge #3: Ethical dilemmas in the classroom Ethical concerns about AI’s known biases are valid and critical to today’s discussions.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

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Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. This approach not only enhances engagement but also aligns with ethical considerations in education.

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An AI to-do list for educators

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Analytical thinking Creative thinking Resilience, flexibility, and agility Motivation and self-awareness Curiosity and lifelong learning Technological literacy To prepare students for this type of workforce, educators must design impactful learning opportunities that require the use of these AI skills.

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That Class Where Stanford Profs Projected Hundreds of Zoom Students on a Video Wall

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The course on Ethics, Public Policy and Technological Change, which has been running for a couple of years in-person, is intended to get students thinking about tough issues in the ethics of technology. At best, he says, “you get some sense of whether it’s going well or poorly.”

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Is there enough diversity in your social media?

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Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. is an assistant professor of learning technology in the Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Torrey Trust, Ph.D., Follow her @ torreytrust.

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For educators, a brighter outlook on confidence and classroom AI

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However, more than half of the educators surveyed (57 percent) agreed that generative AI is inevitable and should be harnessed positively in the classroom, with students taught to use the tools ethically. More than half (58 percent) of educators noted that they would be interested in professional development and coaching around classroom AI.

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Florida Virtual School Partners with University of Florida and Concord Consortium to Launch ‘Artificial Intelligence in Math’ Online Certification for Middle, High School Students 

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The certification will introduce students to the foundational principles of AI that intersect with core math topics while offering insights into real-world applications, ethical considerations, and career opportunities in AI-related fields. FLVS students enrolled in Algebra 1 who elect to earn the certification will begin April 7.

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