k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. Through our “Kindness Everyday” initiative, teachers build routines that promote gratitude, emotional regulation, and peer empathy, often starting the day with check-ins or story-based discussions about real-life ethical dilemmas.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

As AI automates many of the mechanical aspects of programming, the value of CS education is shifting, from writing perfect code to shaping systems, telling stories through logic and designing ethical, human-centered solutions. Creative coding unlocks all of these possibilities.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

While students don’t make every decision and still participate in teacher-driven parts of the day, what’s different in our design is that the school curriculum pushes them to explore three questions: “What do I want to learn?”; “When and how will I learn it?”

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. These types of activities allow for total engagement and participation for students and allow multiple pathways in the brain to become activated, making retrieval of the learning easier.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2025

Kids will think they’re playing games, but are actually participating in [mostly] free simulations available in the education field. That kids will lose their sharp education edge, dulled by sun and sand and something else. Worry no more. Your cure: learning disguised as play.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Purpose and System/Problem Boundary Identification Purpose: In liberal arts, the purpose is to develop well-rounded individuals with critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning skills. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

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. Participants will walk away with a number of useful resources and ideas for sparking conversations in their local communities.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Purpose and System/Problem Boundary Identification Purpose: In liberal arts, the purpose is to develop well-rounded individuals with critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning skills. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Over multiple semesters, more than 2,000 students voluntarily participated in IRB-approved surveys and follow-up interviews. Dr. Tony Zhang from Gies College of Business offered perspective on AI, ChatBot technology, and ethical academic support tools. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

While there was initial apprehension, the focus on ethical use and integrity has been reassuring and beneficial. In our district, educators have had a chance to participate in two of the AI conferences we held during the summers of the past two years. Prioritize ethics and equity. Provide ongoing professional development.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Their mission is to ensure every student is “ AI ready ” — prepared to use emerging technologies, like generative AI, in an ethical and responsible manner in school, life and future work, regardless of where those careers take them. At Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), educators are determined to make sure both answers are “yes.”

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

Further, when we relax the assumption that we are all separate selves , it becomes clearer that all participants’ behaviors are embedded in and conditioned by society and the environment. It also aligns with the ethical stance of treating students as ends in themselves , not as means to personal or institutional goals.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

Further, when we relax the assumption that we are all separate selves , it becomes clearer that all participants’ behaviors are embedded in and conditioned by society and the environment. It also aligns with the ethical stance of treating students as ends in themselves , not as means to personal or institutional goals.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 26, 2017

And sometimes students fall under codes of conduct that accompany extracurricular participation. If the moral / ethical / legal / administrative angle isn’t persuasive enough, consider also whether we wish to pay six-figure settlements to our students for infringing upon their legal rights.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

And with this change comes a host of new questions—concerns about the ethical design and implementation of these new tools. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. This year, ISTE has added a new volume to the series— Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide on Ethics and AI.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

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. She also shared research that found participants disapproved of medical A/B testing even if they thought each condition was acceptable on its own. Lynch says.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2021

The real question is: How do we increase access and participation in the creation of emerging technology so that it represents and works for all of us? Educators can facilitate conversations around ethics in technology with students so that these technologies develop equitably. Today’s schools can start laying the groundwork now.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, including information navigation, critical thinking, and ethical engagement with digital tools. Ethical engagement emphasizes responsible and respectful behavior in the digital realm, encompassing considerations like online etiquette, privacy, and ethical use of information.

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Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 254

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Inclusive Innovation: Leaning into Ethical and Equitable AI Solutions: Embark on a transformative journey into the ethical landscape of AI in education. Its 2030, and students arent just participants–theyre leaders, running AI-driven teams and driving change in their communities and beyond. 16 at 8:30 a.m., At the 1 p.m.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

When specifically asked about generative AI tools, participants reported an 18 percent increase in use since first reported in September 2023. ” Other key findings from Imagine Learning’s report include : AI’s positive impact: 55 percent of participants agree that generative AI will have a positive impact in the classroom.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Getting the participants to follow up with a real live conversation of their own. However, ethical concerns are raised, particularly regarding the use of AI to detect cheating and plagiarism. The speakers argue that the focus should shift from using technology for enforcement to enhancing the quality of education itself.

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Plagiarism Ethics Teaching Methods Critical Thinking 268

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The course offers a broad view of computer science education through a variety of lenses: engineering design, algorithms and coding, ethics and the social impact of technology, and more. Additionally, students also hone skills such as creativity, collaboration, and communication by participating in guided classroom activities and discussions.

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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 294

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Only 29 percent of teachers say they’ve received AI-related professional development , with teachers in high-poverty settings less likely to participate in AI training than their peers. They also need support integrating AI into lessons and teaching students how to use the technology ethically and responsibly.

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Accessibility Ethics Learning Fairness 302

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

MMI students have the flexibility to take classes online, attend courses at the Lackawanna College Hazleton Center, or participate in concurrent classes held at MMI Preparatory School. MMI is a school where every student can reach their full potential: academically, ethically, and socially.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

The 16- to 18-year-old students queried are participants in this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM. The survey polled 825 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S. How can high schools prepare students for the future world of AI?

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High School High School Ethics Plagiarism 288

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? The curriculum is based on their report examining how much data privacy and ethics preparation teachers receive while in college. What are ethical and responsible uses of data?

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Ethics Teachers Students Discussions 215

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2025

For instance, an AI-powered system integrated into an institutions human resources portal could soon automatically record an educators participation in webinars, workshops, or online courses, converting them into the appropriate number of CEUs without manual input.

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Education Ethics Participation Intelligence 309

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Yet, many social, political and ethical concerns have emerged as the application of technology has grown in daily life. Rockenbach ), and the Interfaith Youth Core found evidence indicating that computer science majors have limited access to instruction about ethics and cultural inclusivity.

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Science Ethics Culture Teaching 217

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Encouraging everyone to participate can show women the real-life impact their tech skills can have on the world and on subjects they’re passionate about. Innovative solutions to get female tech students engaged include hands-on events. Educators also can host workshops featuring women in tech.

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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. The role of vendors when it comes to ethics and transparency in educational technology. Read on for 10 key takeaways from the discussion.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Digital access: Full electronic participation in society, which includes helping to make sure everyone has equal access to technology and understands the limitations and drawbacks when this access is withheld. But as a baseline, Ribble also outlines nine essential elements of digital citizenship that every student should know.

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Mobile Devices Plagiarism Ethics Internet 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

However, program participation overall was unexpectedly low, even though students were provided with free laptops and Wi-Fi–further highlighting the need for innovative solutions to increase engagement and scalability.

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Achievement Education Ethics Evaluation 287

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Perhaps more importantly, it's also about creating an effective, ethical and equitable educational experience for every learner. And importantly, it also incorporates ethical considerations, ensuring that the technology used is transparent and data privacy is maintained. It's about making education more equitable and ethical.

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Ethics Learning Intelligence Instructors 197

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The free online learning program is accessible on web and mobile platforms and participants can take the 10-hour course at their own pace to learn about key topics such as the fundamentals of AI, ethical considerations and its applications across business, sustainability and technology careers.

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Skills Ethics Participation Intelligence 211

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As a teacher who strives to help students uncover their interests and stretch their imaginations, I wanted to ensure they were participating in this new technology. Putting ChatGPT on trial I first became aware of ChatGPT last February when I began reading mind-blowing comments of several progressive educators.

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