Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Balch & Blanck, 2025; Butulis, 2023; Parks & Oslick, 2024) and to provide their students with instruction and practice in using AI in productive and ethical ways (e.g., As the capacity of AI grows to complete increasingly complex tasks, we (as college instructors) may wonder what we can offer our students in the age of AI.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Redesigning Lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement As much as we’re worried about ‘learning loss,’ our students aren’t going to learn if they’re not first engaged. Let’s create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! Register soon!

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

Ethics Why do people follow rules that conflict with their values? Some of My Favorite Classroom Paradoxes Themes Paradoxes Innovation Why do we ask for disruption—but build systems to resist it? Leadership Why does empowering people sometimes make them feel abandoned? Teams Why do diverse teams perform better—and struggle more?

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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

JUNE 15, 2025

Ethics Why do people follow rules that conflict with their values? Some of My Favorite Classroom Paradoxes Themes Paradoxes Innovation Why do we ask for disruption—but build systems to resist it? Leadership Why does empowering people sometimes make them feel abandoned? Teams Why do diverse teams perform better—and struggle more?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about. Is war more or less ethical with unmanned planes and drones? A vegan diet is the only ethical way to eat. Are fries better with ranch or ketchup?

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. Basualto, a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, shares his experience leveraging AI for greater student engagement and more timely feedback.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms. Each level offers clear guidelines to balance human input and AI assistance, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and ethical use of technology. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #3: Ethical dilemmas in the classroom Ethical concerns about AI’s known biases are valid and critical to today’s discussions. That said, they also provide a rich context for teaching and learning about digital citizenship, ethics, and critical thinking.

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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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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Artistic Interpretation: In an art class, the teacher could ask students to reflect on how their perception of a particular art style or genre has changed after studying different artists and techniques.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2019

Students then begin to develop perspective-taking skills, resulting in newfound levels of relationship skills (communication), self-management (emotional control in response to a story), and social awareness (empathizing with the storyteller). identifying problems and solutions around ethical responsibilities such as bullying intervention).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2025

The BrainFreeze platform offers a range of purpose-built products to seamlessly integrate AI into educational settings: AI Assistants : Automate educational tasks with AI workflows to enhance efficiency Tools Library : Access over 250 pre-built tools tailored for common educational workflows, with easy integration into existing systems such as SIS, (..)

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

. “Imagine Learning is dedicated to solving real problems for educators by integrating AI to reduce teachers’ workloads, which will enable them to focus more on direct student engagement,” said Sari Factor , Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of Imagine Learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. However, despite the potential benefits of AI in social studies education, educators may encounter challenges related to digital literacy and ethical considerations.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Concerns about AI in education While AI presents numerous benefits, instructional coaches also raised concerns about its potential drawbacks, including ethical dilemmas, student engagement challenges, and equity issues. Despite its advantages, instructional coaches identified several challenges and ethical concerns.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Many female students know the value they can bring to the tech table, but need that extra push to ensure they know their voices will be heard. Innovative solutions to get female tech students engaged include hands-on events.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Todays students desire more individualized learning approaches, which empower them to use their creativity, explore their passions, and engage with their peers in more collaborative ways. Introducing students to AI in a safe and controlled environment enables them to learn how to use it effectively and ethically.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Just as the “doll test” exposed the insidious effects of Jim Crow, we need a new metaphorical “doll test” to uncover the hidden biases that may lurk within AI systems and shape the minds of our students. At first glance, AI chatbots offer a world of promise.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Engagement and experimentation Technology demonstrably helps keep students engaged in their lessons and facilitate better learning in a digital world. Students can virtually dissect organisms, providing them with a deep understanding of anatomy without the need for physical specimens. Why is engagement important?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

If students overuse AI to write essays, they may not engage in critical thinking and creativity. Educational institutions must balance using AI technologies with keeping students engaged in the learning process, especially in improving their creative and precise thinking skills.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Responsible decision-making is the ability to assess a situation, understand the benefits and consequences of different responses, consider what is ethical and safe, and make kind and productive choices. What is responsible decision-making? Responsible decision-making includes the ability to: Be open-minded. Click to copy.

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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.” We do understand, however, that educators and companies have legitimate concerns about the ethical use of AI tools. And it’s constantly changing.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This transformative technology holds the potential to enhance student engagement, adapt to individual needs, and pave the way for a more inclusive and effective educational landscape. Another crucial aspect is ensuring that AI systems align with human values, ethics, and societal norms. How is AI useful in education?

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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. These sessions emphasize human-centered teaching and provide practical guidance on using AI creatively and ethically in the classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For example, consider a school deciding whether to implement a new curriculum based on student performance data. A data-driven approach might look solely at test scores, ignoring factors like teacher input, student engagement, and the availability of resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

From enhancing student engagement and addressing learning loss to transforming and redefining the essential skills of the workforce, AI offers possibilities for improving educational and career outcomes. This partnership will enable teachers across Canada to offer ethical, quality AI training to their students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: AI promises a more personalized, adaptive, and efficient learning environment Learn about the benefits of AI in education Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning The impact of AI in education and on students is profound, influencing their educational experiences and personal development.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A different approach to teaching mathematics is needed—one that develops data literacy for all students. Not only would such an approach be more relevant and increase student engagement, it has the potential to reduce the widespread vulnerability to misleading information shared via social media. In most districts in the U.S.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2025

FLVS students enrolled in Algebra 1 who elect to earn the certification will begin April 7. 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.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Post-pandemic, educators identified several bright spots, including the use of digital platforms to improve student engagement (31 percent in 2023 v. 14 percent in 2019) and increased attention to the social and emotional needs of students (50 percent in 2023 v. 33 percent in 2019).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use. In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences.

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