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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For example, students can use AI for initial brainstorming or as a tool to refine their writing, requiring them to demonstrate understanding by reflecting on or critiquing AI-generated content. Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

Being a caring and competent user of technology is core to being a productive, proactive citizen…and we accomplish this with no tech staff. I had only two expectations for the projects: they had to be student-driven inquiry, and there had to be some kind of technology use.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Educators overwhelmingly agree that tools using generative AI should be harnessed positively, with users taught to use them ethically (84 percent). It emphasizes flexibility and adaptability, acknowledging the rapid pace of technological change and the importance of continuous learning and improvement.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

However, Khan argues that the issue is not the technology itself but how it is used. He discusses the importance of implementing safeguards to prevent misuse and ensure the technology is used ethically. These worries led to numerous educational institutions banning AI applications shortly after their release.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. So, introducing AI was relatively easy because my students were used to the writing process and going through revisions.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Educators and institutions are grappling with how best to integrate these tools into the learning environment while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, assessment concerns, and instructor comfort. This approach seeks to strike a balance between leveraging technological advancements and maintaining academic standards.

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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. One student articulated a proactive stance, stating the importance of find[ing] clever ways to incorporate technology into [student] work.

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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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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

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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

To hear author Mike Ribble tell it, kids are entering school with some exposure to technology—meaning schools won’t be making a first impression. Digital literacy: “Learners must be taught how to learn in a digital society,” Ribble writes. It also goes beyond learning how to use today’s technology.

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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. Additionally, teachers and administrators see AI as a path to more personalized student experiences and improved learning.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We don't want students to be reading an article and writing up a reflection to it,” says Evelyn Hunter, a former math teacher who helped design the course as CodeHS’s curriculum lead. All students will get a grounding in what the company calls “cyber hygiene,” or staying safe online, and in the ethical implications of hacking.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

The spotlight is on Mike Daugherty , Director of Technology and Innovation in Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District. 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. What is your biggest IT challenge today?

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

For instance, AI chatbots might favor certain ways of speaking or writing , leading students to believe that some dialects or language patterns are more “correct” or “intelligent” than others. If we’re not careful, AI chatbots could become the new face of discrimination in education.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, as the educational community navigates these innovations, it becomes essential to address ethical considerations to ensure the responsible and effective integration of AI. Parhizkar, a science and technology specialist at Alief Independent School District, discusses how AI can be used to personalize learning for students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Security, ethical use, potential for misinformation. You could probably write a whole curriculum around the worries of AI in education, and perhaps that is something to consider. But there is a subtle shift on the horizon, a blend of technology and tradition, a marriage of machine efficiency and human insight.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

Firstly, they can partner with organizations like OpenAI to ensure access to the latest AI technologies and updates. Secondly, they can collaborate with instructional designers, AI specialists, and faculty members to develop guidelines, best practices, and ethical frameworks for AI integration.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. Why is engagement important?

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

In 2021, as part of this work, EdSurge launched its first-ever educator writing fellowship and we welcomed seven amazing fellows who, over the course of the year, penned deeply personal essays highlighting the myriad issues educators, school leaders, and learners faced in the midst of the pandemic and political unrest in society.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

This new solution enable educators with an integrated Khanmigo experience that supports human-driven, technology-enhanced essay feedback and grading, lesson planning and rubric creation. Initially focusing on student writing, Instructure and Khan Academy aim to support students and their learning through Khanmigo’s tutoring capabilities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Analytical thinking Creative thinking Resilience, flexibility, and agility Motivation and self-awareness Curiosity and lifelong learning Technological literacy To prepare students for this type of workforce, educators must design impactful learning opportunities that require the use of these AI skills.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

It’s a fair question given the widespread concern in the field about students using AI to write their essays or bots to do their homework for them. Watkins is a lecturer of writing and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s AI Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing, an optional program for faculty. “We

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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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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. Students will find suggestions for ways to use AI, cautions about the downsides of using AI, lists of AI resources, and suggestions for writing prompts. Embrace the learning journey.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Several of the faculty pushed back, saying it is essential for student teachers to write those lesson plans. Due to the ability to use a previous generation of technology tools, Bloom’s taxonomy was shifted to encourage creation, with creating as the top level of the taxonomy. However, the majority may be wrong.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In fact, studies show that a lack of confidence and linguistic resources often prevents ELLs from fully engaging in creative writing, despite their rich cultural and personal experiences. For instance, you might ask: Write the opening to a mysterious story about an abandoned lighthouse.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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. Putting ChatGPT on trial I first became aware of ChatGPT last February when I began reading mind-blowing comments of several progressive educators.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

I’m a former educator in the process of writing my dissertation for my Doctorate of Education, as part of a part-time program while working a full-time job at Google. Oftentimes, when it comes to technology and new innovations, folks move to a “good” or “bad” binary. Upon reading it, I took a pause. This is “good,” while this is “bad.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Having begun my journey as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee member during my graduate school years, I've been committed to upholding ethical principles in data usage, such as those outlined in The Belmont Report. Allow Parents to Consent.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Working with people—in addition to working with the technology or materials or curriculum—means that cooperative interactions occur daily. Whether you are an administrator or active community member, how you speak, write, and/or communicate towards educators will shape the culture. Insights About Teachers’ Work.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Kids are coming to school having already had some contact with technology,” said Ribble, who works for the Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 in Kansas. After completing the debate, have the class determine which side made a better case,” Ribble writes. Spend time after the debate discussing the issues raised by both groups.”.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a group of six Democratic senators sent letters last week to three proctoring companies—ExamSoft, Proctorio and ProctorU—inquiring about the technologies they use to monitor users, how they ensure accuracy and what steps they take to protect students’ privacy. but also ‘Should we do this?’

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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. When used thoughtfully, this technology can also create opportunities to bolster cultural competency and inclusion.

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