Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2024

Is using AI in your essay writing unethical and a potential reason your teacher may debate your work’s authenticity? The argument against AI-powered tools remains the same: any content produced by artificial intelligence can be viewed as plagiarism. However, boundaries become murkier when it comes to AI and its role in writing essays.

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Essay Ethics Plagiarism Writing 183

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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Ethics Intelligence Education Plagiarism 217

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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Writing Plagiarism Ethics Assignments 286

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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. . “Learning is above all a human endeavor.

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Accessibility Ethics Plagiarism Education 335

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. Then, teachers can demonstrate how and when it’s appropriate for students to use AI to their benefit. It’s important to make the writing process less intimidating. MagicSchool.AI

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 316

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

By preparing educators to approach AI with a critical lens and a deep understanding of inclusive teaching practices, teacher preparation programs can ensure that the technology will be used to empower, not exclude. AI can also help teachers self-reflect on their practices and identify areas for improvement in a nonjudgmental way.

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Culture Teachers Plagiarism Ethics 231

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. If it’s online it’s free.

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Plagiarism Internet Writing Ethics 122

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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Plagiarism Essay Internet Assignments 124

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In recent years, the mental health challenges that both students and teachers face have received greater attention, and the report underscores how pressing these issues continue to be for educators. However, many still feel negatively about the profession.

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Education Plagiarism Ethics Attention 296

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

The majority (62 percent) of those queried suggested that schools offer guidance on the ethics of using AI, including boundaries related to AI content creation, misuse, and plagiarism. How can high schools prepare students for the future world of AI?

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High School High School Ethics Plagiarism 286

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2025

Despite this growing belief, 97 percent of surveyed teachers say they lack the necessary resources to integrate emerging technology like AI and concepts like entrepreneurship into their curriculum. public middle and high school teachers. The survey also revealed a range of teacher concerns about AI in education.

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STEM Beliefs Ethics Plagiarism 226

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. Each provides different tools.

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Plagiarism Fairness Internet Ethics 104

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. Be present and approachable.

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Plagiarism Intelligence Essay Ethics 259

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. AI-powered feedback helps teachers provide more personalized responses without increasing their workload.

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Coaching Ethics Academic Integrity Plagiarism 195

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2025

At the classroom level, teachers are on the same page. In a survey of more than 1,000 public school teachers done through Samsungs partners at DonorsChoose a whopping 96 percent said AI will become an intrinsic part of education within the next decade.

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Intelligence Teachers Science Plagiarism 210

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Guidance for using AI in education AI is already impacting education in several areas: plagiarism detection, learning management platforms, analyzing student success/failure metrics, and curriculum development. Within education, algorithmic bias can have a severe impact on equity in the classroom if left unexamined and unchecked.

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Education Plagiarism Failure Disabilities 306

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. However, when leveraging such tools for school assignments, it’s crucial to ensure the work remains authentic because teachers always check AI% in Turnitin or other detectors.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Ethics 187

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read both my education blog (this one–Ask a Tech Teacher) and my writer’s blog (WordDreams). Though they claim answers are not copied word for word, this raises concerns about plagiarism, quality of content, and ‘dumbing down’ our art.

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Teachers Plagiarism Internet Intelligence 165

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

And as someone who is also a former journalist and editor for EdSurge, I recognize that we should never plagiarize, and that artificially-intelligent chatbots are very, very capable of responding to prompts like “Write me a 500-word essay on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.” Teachers — what have been the implications for grading?”

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Plagiarism Essay Instructors Intelligence 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Ethics and Surveillance Ironically, Olsen says he created Proctorio because he felt that the remote proctoring services employing humans were too creepy and invasive. Our job as teachers and professors is not to surveil and police our students, but it’s to educate them,” he says. Hire better teachers instead.”

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Plagiarism Exams Confidentiality Testing 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

Identify plagiarism or cheating But there are drawbacks educators must watch for and may take time to resolve. Key positives: Tailor personalized learning paths Adapt testing to challenge students at their appropriate level of knowledge Provide instant feedback Reduce bias Analyze data quickly to find learning patterns and trends.

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Testing Plagiarism Ethics Fairness 174

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Developing the skills to use these tools ethically is an essential part of digital literacy that will carry forward to help them succeed in school and in life.” Composer allows teachers to create assignments and then closely observe the entire process their students follow, from gathering information to writing and revising.

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Writing Ethics Plagiarism Academic Integrity 150

Class Tech Tips

MAY 8, 2025

We hope that you will join us for our June 2025 Teacher Leader Summit in Denver. 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.

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Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 103

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Teaching with Technology: Empower and Encourage, Don’t Police and Instill Fear Technology tools like plagiarism detectors and AI checkers can erode trust if used as punitive measures. Teachers College Press. Rethinking Plagiarism in the Era of Generative AI. Instead, these tools should guide and empower students.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 122

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

The key question is: how can we transform AI from a potential source of plagiarism into a valuable educational resource? This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use.

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Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 112

Lab to Class

MAY 10, 2024

Plagiarism in the classroom is when students try to turn in an assignment that they did not write. However, with the advent of AI language models that can write completely unique papers for students, how can a teacher know if a paper is plagiarized when traditional plagiarism checkers fail?

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Plagiarism Teachers Essay Assignments 52

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Teaching with Technology: Empower and Encourage, Don’t Police and Instill Fear Technology tools like plagiarism detectors and AI checkers can erode trust if used as punitive measures. Teachers College Press. Rethinking Plagiarism in the Era of Generative AI. Instead, these tools should guide and empower students.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

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. Be present and approachable.

Plagiarism 130

Plagiarism Intelligence Essay Ethics 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 26, 2024

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a significant conversation at every educational conference in the past two years throughout my usual treks to teacher education events. Using AI to create tailored learning In a not-too-distant-past, math teachers complained that calculators would make students worse at basic arithmetic.

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Plagiarism Ethics Intelligence Education 134

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

Weingarten underscores the importance of teacher involvement in shaping how AI is implemented in classrooms (American Federation of Teachers, 2023). This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences.

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Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

Weingarten underscores the importance of teacher involvement in shaping how AI is implemented in classrooms (American Federation of Teachers, 2023). This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences.

Ethics 111

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 111

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. Is Uncanny Valley Community College really so far off?

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Plagiarism Ethics Writing Learning 116

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. Is Uncanny Valley Community College really so far off?

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Plagiarism Ethics Writing Learning 111

Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2018

1 story tapped a different defining spirit for a year marked by teacher strikes and walkouts from Arizona to West Virginia. It poses, perhaps, a different question: Are states doing enough to improve the lives—and livelihoods—of today’s working teacher? Try Ethics and Philosophy. And yet the No. Re-notice your space.

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Ethics Plagiarism English Writing 125

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 8, 2023

Nearly any writing prompt one might assign to be completed outside of class (with a few notable exceptions) can be written pretty well, quickly, at no cost, and undetectable by our current plagiarism software by anyone who takes a little time to learn the nuances of ChatGPT. What do we want our world to be like?

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Writing Plagiarism 138

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

Issues like plagiarism, cheating (on tests or in admission scandals), and integrity have been the center of ethical conversations for many years. Rather than taking a punitive position, teachers could model responsible use of new technology and AI could model possible outlines, approaches, or diagnoses.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Intelligence Ethics Essay 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

Issues like plagiarism, cheating (on tests or in admission scandals), and integrity have been the center of ethical conversations for many years. Rather than taking a punitive position, teachers could model responsible use of new technology and AI could model possible outlines, approaches, or diagnoses.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Intelligence Ethics Essay 98