eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Key points: It seems educators are more inclined to use AI compared to students The state of AI: Who is leading AI adoption? Surveying 1,000 students and 250 educators across the United States, the research explores the sentiments, trends, and practical applications of AI.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2024

Let’s find out the truth through the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Ethics and the Use of AI in Essays AI-driven tools and their use in creative writing, specifically with the purpose of writing essays, have long been a subject of heated debate. There are several key questions that bother students who are seeking help.

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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. Students, as consumers and users of AI tools themselves, need a foundational education on what AI is and how it works.

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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. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

The tool is so advanced compared to other writing tools of its kind that a lot of people instantly started using it for all kinds of ethically ambiguous purposes. Inform Students First of all, you need to inform your students about the fact that plagiarism will never be tolerated.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What’s more, educators indicate a disparity when it comes to the likelihood of using Generative AI in the classroom, with district and school leaders perceived as less likely to embrace new AI tools when compared to educators and students. “Generative AI is a blend of promise and prudence. .

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

As a result, 28 percent of the students said workers will need to acquire new skills to thrive in the new AI workplace, and more than two thirds are looking to their schools to help position them for future success. The survey polled 825 11th and 12th grade students from across the U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Educators may feel overwhelmed by and uncertain about this technology, but the call is clear–we must evolve with the world around us in order to help our students be good digital citizens of ALL the technology that is available to them. How is student data being used? Who has access to it? Spoiler alert: yes.)

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To read more about Gary Stger’s work regarding AI click here ; for Jerry Crisci, click here ; and for Mark Loundy, click here.Three Key Takeaways: AI in Education and Ethical Concerns: The panelists highlight the emergence of generative AI and its potential to transform education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

This, of course, isn’t true but the rules and laws surrounding plagiarism and copyrights aren’t nearly as well-known as those that deal with, say, driving a car or crossing a street. One out of three high school students admitted that they used the Internet to plagiarize an assignment. Does the font change?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Has the ubiquity of social media given plagiarism new life? Whether or not the Internet is to blame, plagiarism seems to have become more socially acceptable across grade levels. We repost so much so frequently that some platforms, such as Facebook, have been compelled to develop their own citation rules to combat plagiarism.

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2020

Ultimately, students are human beings and they’re going to make bad decisions under stress and pressure,” Bertram Gallant said. And whatever career they pursue, “they’re going to be under stress and pressure a lot and we want them to make ethical decisions. Turnitin has seen use of its tools grow during COVID-19 and remote instruction.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Outlook on classroom technology Over the past decade, educators have maintained a high level of confidence in their abilities to use technology to enhance teaching and student achievement, with more than 90 percent of educators somewhat confident or higher each year. However, many still feel negatively about the profession.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Findings like the ones outlined by Common Sense suggest the need for schools to start teaching good digital citizenship to students at a very young age—and Ribble and many others believe that students should learn these skills throughout the K-12 curriculum. But that isn’t happening in many school districts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

One of the biggest problems facing digital natives as they grow into adults is understanding how to maneuver the vastness of the Internet ethically, safely, and to serve their needs. If you take it, that’s plagiarism and–like stealing from a store–carries drastic penalties. How to use PlagiarismCheck.org.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them? This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

As a doctoral student at the University of California at Los Angeles, I was among those who got a recent campus-wide email with an urgent directive: Don’t use AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Bard or Bing, as doing so “is equivalent to receiving assistance from another person.” Upon reading it, I took a pause. Well, that virtual Aristotle is here.

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2025

Among AI applications respondents currently use are interactive learning tools (20 percent), personalizedstudentlearning experiences (22 percent), anddata analysis to gain insights into student performance (11 percent). The survey also revealed a range of teacher concerns about AI in education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

No one denies it can make student testing more efficient, faster, possibly leading to better educational outcomes for all learners. Identify plagiarism or cheating But there are drawbacks educators must watch for and may take time to resolve.

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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. We believe that this technology has the potential to improve student learning, increase teacher productivity, and make education more accessible to all students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As trusted mentors and professional development leaders, they guide teachers in implementing AI tools thoughtfully, ensuring that technology enhances student learning while aligning with pedagogical best practices. They encourage teachers and students to utilize AI for brainstorming, outlining essays, and improving writing mechanics.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Key points: It’s key to remember that AI isn’t foolproof—it can make mistakes Equity, transparency, and effectiveness should be goals when using AI in education See related article: More students are seeking an AI-powered school year The November 2022 release of ChatGTP by OpenAI was an inflection point for AI technology.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Students should feel safe to experiment without fear of punishment or penalty.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Cultural competency–the ability to recognize, respect, and address the diverse backgrounds of students–is essential to student engagement and success. In practice, cultural competency begins with creating environments where students feel safe to share their experiences and know that these perspectives are valued.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The pandemic is changing the way tests and quizzes are conducted at colleges across the country, with the rapid adoption of new tools that proponents say catch cheating, but in ways that many students say amount to an unacceptable invasion of their privacy. More than 60,000 students across the U.S. Students on other campuses agree.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

(CHICAGO) – PowerNotes , a provider of tools that help students and professionals create high-quality research quickly and efficiently, has added Composer, an advanced, web-based word processor, to its PowerNotes+ platform. The new tool provides a semi-proctored environment for organizing research and writing in an AI-enabled environment.

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2024

AI-enhanced learning analytics provide more comprehensive data analysis, enabling professors to understand student behaviors and needs while identifying at-risk students early in their courses. Students are increasingly questioning the necessity and return on investment (ROI) of a four-year degree. But this is an exciting time.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Students should feel safe to experiment without fear of punishment or penalty.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Rather than simply acknowledging that students are using AI, we should create opportunities for them to explore practical strategies. This approach will help students better understand and utilize AI as an educational ally, enabling innovative methods for effective classroom integration.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2025

Theyre part of Samsungs Solve for Tomorrow tech competition for public middle and high school students, and winning means big prize money for their schools to purchase more tech tools. He says the appeal of data science is that it provides a concrete onramp for students to learn about artificial intelligence.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service, healthcare, and education; however, in education, chatbots have been used to generate false or misleading information called “hallucinations” and create fake students. Community college chatbots need to understand a wide range of academic subjects, courses, and student queries.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 3, 2023

While students have, for decades, had the opportunity to hire a human writer to complete essay assignments, online AI software services can write essays instantly at prices that range from free to about $50 per month. AI writers seem to have plagiarism issues. This is concerning. AI writers cannot navigate proprietary material.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI can facilitate immersive learning experiences through augmented and virtual reality, enabling students to explore historical events, scientific phenomena, or architectural wonders in a dynamic and engaging manner. What is the role of artificial intelligence in the future of education?

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 10, 2024

The worriers of academia envision a dystopia where students outsource thinking and creativity; where intellectual property theft and plagiarism unchecked and undetectable will lead to a generation of writers with no syntax mojo or ability to communicate without generative assistance.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service, healthcare, and education; however, in education, chatbots have been used to generate false or misleading information called “hallucinations” and create fake students. Community college chatbots need to understand a wide range of academic subjects, courses, and student queries.

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Class Tech Tips

MAY 8, 2025

Redesigning Lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement As much as were worried about learning loss, our students arent going to learn if theyre not first engaged. Lets create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! Individuals are invited but teams are encouraged.

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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. We believe that this technology has the potential to improve student learning, increase teacher productivity, and make education more accessible to all students.

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