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Building ethical AI usage in K-12 education

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On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use. As AI evolves to become an ever-present part of education, there must be a systemic imperative for K-12 school districts to cultivate an ethically-driven mindset. Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories.

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Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education

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As AI evolves to become an ever-present part of education, there must be a systemic imperative for K-12 school districts to cultivate an ethically-driven mindset. Our AI guiding principles started this process of building an ethical AI mindset, which provided pathways to critically question AI in our system.

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Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators

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As K-12 students leverage this exciting tech, they must be taught how to use it ethically. This is especially important if your solution uses a form of AI technology. Today’s students who become scientists and innovators will be dealing with topics such as accessibility, ethical AI usage, and the use of VR in the professional world.

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How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know

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While these bots may offer a non-judgmental space for young people to express themselves, many educators and experts are concerned for the risks to student wellbeing of forming close emotional attachments with technology at a young age. Students using AI for learning Using AI for schoolwork is still common.

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Transhumanism and AI in education: Revolutionary leap or ethical abyss?

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Transhumanism, a philosophy advocating for human augmentation through emerging technologies like AI, genetic engineering, and nanotechnology, is shaping a new educational frontier. As artificial limbs made of carbon fiber potentially outpace natural ones, we must ask: In education, is it ethical to embrace such technological enhancements?

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How Should We Approach the Ethical Considerations of AI in K-12 Education?

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Once imagined only in science fiction, artificial intelligence now powers much of the technology we interact with every day—from smart home devices to cognitive assistants to media recommenders. The field of education is no less affected by these technologies. Furthermore, educators are not the only ones using AI technologies.

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Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

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Transparency throughout the student writing process enables educators to leverage the opportunities that AI technologies present, while upholding the integrity of original student work, said Turnitin chief product officer Annie Chechitelli.

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