Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. Walberto Flores: How might we redefine teaching and learning?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s also somewhat eclipsed conversations about the ethics of how these tools are implemented, according to one observer. And the decisions those teachers make may be influenced by factors like how familiar they are with the technology or even what gender they are, according to a new study. The main findings?

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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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. Those questions were posed in the thread by Collin Lynch, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University. “A/B How Harmless?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2019

Formulating a product, you better know about ethics and understand legal frameworks.” Madsen recently tweeted his frustration, spurring a conversation about ethics in data science curriculum, what’s missing, and where programs are already working to fill in the gap. Research ethics is baked in throughout the curriculum,” Hale explains.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2021

You likely had a stronger reaction to the second question. Emerging technologies like synthetic biology are all around us and at varying degrees of development and dissemination. Some instances of scientists or technologists going too far or misusing technology reach the mainstream media and make headlines. But by and for who?

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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. Does the way in which you communicate with a bot yield different results?” “Is

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2022

But when it comes to ethical monitoring—concerned with how school systems set up their digital classroom management tools and teachers use them—we hear far too little. If we truly expect learners to develop those desired digital citizenship skills, educators must first become ethical monitors of their students’ online activity.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

With AI dominating headlines in all industries, it’s a relatively common question: Is everything about AI? AI in education carries with it ethical and philosophical implications, too, including how to handle transparency and accountability, along with how to address the role of human teachers and balancing technology with human values. “We

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

This discussion aims to navigate through commonly cited concerns from educators, highlighting how each perceived obstacle to integrating AI into classrooms can actually be overcome through applications of the very technology in question. AI technology can bridge this gap.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Chip Donohue is the founding director of the Technology in Early Child Center at Erikson Institute, and a senior fellow at the Fred Rogers Center. It is important to note that none of these technologies were originally designed for young children.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2018

That’s the term coined by Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, to describe a time when new technologies blur the physical, digital and biological boundaries of our lives. She called attention to the “ Moral Machine ,” an ethical quandary posed by MIT professor Iyad Rahwan.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

“Despite their apprehensions, teachers and administrators alike are open not only to training on its potential uses, but on integrating this emerging technology into the curricula,” according to the survey. “AI in general and generative AI specifically are much more divisive than previous technological revolutions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As Andy Nguyen, a leading expert in artificial intelligence in education, aptly puts it: We are at an inflection point where technology is not just an adjunct to education; it’s becoming the backbone. Ethical guidelines : Academic integrity and data privacy standards must be established post-haste.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: One example of digital literacy skills includes critical thinking Learn more about digital literacy skills for students Learning is evolving–stay updated on learning in the digital age In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape. What is digital literacy?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This year marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced AI technologies into educational practices, heralding a new era of teaching and learning. Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays. Gen AI is set to revolutionize the way we approach education.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. The secret is out: technology alone stinks as a learning model We sit in front of screens to do work, listen to music, play games and escape from life’s stress. However, the secret is out: technology alone stinks as a learning model.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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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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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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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Those reasons may include: lack of writing skills, insecurity around writing skills, struggles with time management, confusion about the topic, missing grammar and organizational skills, having no motivation or interest, missing real-world relevance, poor work ethic, lack of access to resources, and home/personal life stress.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It can handle a variety of language tasks, including answering questions, writing essays, generating creative content, offering explanations, giving advice, and engaging in natural-sounding conversations” (as explained by ChatGPT itself). What is ChatGPT? See our ChatGPT Prompting Guide for Life Design + Career Education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One-third of administrators also expressed a desire for education companies to publish and use a code of ethics when developing generative AI, while 36 percent plan to implement guiding frameworks for adoption and use within their schools.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Imagine youre a ninth grader navigating a world where generative AI, agentic AI and other emerging technologies dominate the headlines. How can we ensure that all students develop the computing skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven workforce? Computer science is essential, not optional.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s that sharing of student photos, especially those with identifying information, that has researchers questioning what the implications may be for student privacy and whether it’s ethical for schools to post pictures at all. There are educational leaders in schools wrestling with these ethical quandaries , the report authors noted.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Key points: Inclusion can drive more women to work in AI and tech fields Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity For more news on STEM equity, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

MindSpark defines RAI with the following 5 pillars – RAI is community-centric; it is monitorable and secure; ethical and fair; justifiable and accountable; as well as explainable and transparent. The course deeply addresses the question of the ethical and responsible use of AI within our world.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

This predicament is only exacerbated by the recent breakthroughs in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, which are accelerating scientific and mathematic discoveries, leading to rapid changes in every field’s accepted pedagogical and theoretical practices.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal. AI-powered virtual assistants can also provide instant feedback, answer questions, and facilitate interactive discussions, enabling students to engage more deeply with course content and develop higher-order thinking skills.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Additional barriers identified include concerns about the ethical use of generative AI, limited access to reliable internet for all students, and lack of technical support for AI implementation and maintenance. AI has moved beyond a theoretical opportunity or challenge; it’s no longer a question of ‘will we or won’t we.’

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

CoSNs Driving K-12 Innovation initiative recently announced that Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as a Top Tech Enabler (tool) for 2025 and its appeared on the list five of the past seven years. Adaptive technologies are tools that adapt to the student based on their interactions with the technology.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Two key tools educators have been using for decades are Bloom’s Taxonomy and Costa’s Levels of Questioning. The gathering level of Costa’s questioning taxonomy is similar in that rewrite, restate, recall, locate, and describe are all tasks that generative AI can master.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If you’re unsure where to begin, ask the chatbot for help brainstorming lesson ideas and then ask follow-up questions until you get something you can use. Questions such as these can help guide the conversation: What do you need to learn about AI, and how can you gain that knowledge? Engage in the conversation.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The guide includes “ the essential AI ‘how-to’ manual ” with ground rules for students to follow in their classes and a checklist for using AI ethically. More than 100 students at multiple universities submitted input and questions for inclusion in the guide, with answers provided by the guide’s authors and editors.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I wanted to provoke them, to get them to ask questions, and to start using these tools—not to cheat—but to flip their learning on its head. 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. Now prove me wrong.”

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