Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

Like many of our colleagues, the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence sites initially created a mild panic. Students regularly shared they were not interested in using a generative intelligence site to complete their work—they were not ready to trust AI with their learning, and more specifically, course grades.

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Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 128

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

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. Many teachers and education leaders select and use AI-powered tools despite little background in computer science or artificial intelligence.

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Ethics Intelligence Education Plagiarism 217

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new. On the faculty side, AI can generate grading rubrics and well-stated course objectives in line with specified learning domains and Bloom’s taxonomy. The AI generated content by-passes common plagiarism screening tools like Grammarly or SafeAssign. What are the pros of such uses?

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2025

Here’s my schedule grade-by-grade: One of my favorites is ‘digital rights and responsibilities’ With great virtual wealth comes obligations. How do you teach kindergarteners to beware of the digital neighborhood, the home of Legoland and virtual pets? Dont go places you dont know. Pick carefully who you trust.

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Fairness Plagiarism Internet Intelligence 174

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

A company best known (and sometimes rebuked) for its plagiarism checker has just received one of the biggest checks in the education technology industry. In 2014 the company acquired Ephorus, a Europe-based plagiarism detection tool, and Lightside Labs, which provides automated feedback on student writing. Turnitin, an Oakland, Calif.-based

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

Like many of our colleagues, the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence sites initially created a mild panic. Students regularly shared they were not interested in using a generative intelligence site to complete their work—they were not ready to trust AI with their learning, and more specifically, course grades.

Intelligence 105

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

“The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.” Let students see.

Classroom Management 183

Classroom Management Mobile Devices Plagiarism Quizzes 183

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Many coaches note that AI tools assisted in grading assignments, offering real-time feedback, and supporting differentiated instruction. About three-fourths of coaches feel that AI will reduce teacher workload by automating repetitive tasks such as grading and data analysis. Coaches cite technical challenges as well.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

As artificial intelligence, and in particular ChatGPT, infiltrates higher education, faculty remain on edge. Issues like plagiarism, cheating (on tests or in admission scandals), and integrity have been the center of ethical conversations for many years. The most prominent concern is the impact on academic integrity.

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Academic Integrity Intelligence Ethics Essay 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

As artificial intelligence, and in particular ChatGPT, infiltrates higher education, faculty remain on edge. Issues like plagiarism, cheating (on tests or in admission scandals), and integrity have been the center of ethical conversations for many years. The most prominent concern is the impact on academic integrity.

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Academic Integrity Intelligence Ethics Essay 98

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

On Friday, June 6, we will fold artificial intelligence into the mix. AI, Schools, and Deeper Learning Artificial intelligence (AI) – particularly generative AI – is rapidly transforming how we learn, work, and create, while simultaneously sparking grave concerns about the ongoing balance between humans and machines.

Ethics 52

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2024

Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum Overview K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum — 9 grade levels. Who needs this Tech teachers, tech coordinators, library media specialists, curriculum specialists Classroom grade level teachers if your tech teacher doesn’t cover basic tech skills. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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Plagiarism Internet Fairness Curriculum 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Achieving high grades, personal development, and future professional success all hinge on strong essay writing abilities. Essays are a common assessment tool in schools and universities, and mastering this skill can significantly impact your grades. It gives credit to the original authors and avoids plagiarism.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Now, a framework for the unit can be established by the teacher, digital resources shared, and students can work to their level with assessment based on authentic achievements rather than a subjective line in the pedagogical sand that defines ‘grade-level expectations’. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Internet Plagiarism Lecturing Knowledge 174

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The pressure students feel to get high grades and the pressure for teachers to give them are both real. In classrooms where teachers emphasize performance goals (errorless performance on tasks, points, and grades), students are more likely to cheat. Or a policy might say failure to properly cite sources is plagiarism.

Academic Integrity 88

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 88

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2024

Are you stressed due to low academic scores and want to improve your grades? No Plagiarism Plagiarism is a critical concern in academic writing, and being implicated in such practices you can face potentially dire repercussions. Thus, this practice is essential for achieving good grades and academic success.

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Assignments Plagiarism Essay Attention 158

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., What to avoid: Grading active learning activities as if they were summative assessments is inappropriate. Revise and resubmit: Allow students to revise and resubmit work for a higher grade and additional feedback.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

Class Tech Tips

MAY 8, 2025

On Friday, June 6, we will fold artificial intelligence into the mix. AI, Schools, and Deeper Learning Artificial intelligence (AI) – particularly generative AI – is rapidly transforming how we learn, work, and create, while simultaneously sparking grave concerns about the ongoing balance between humans and machines.

Ethics 103

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 103

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many education institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. Here you will find everything you need to know about AI in education so you can determine for yourself. How can I use AI as a teacher?

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Plagiarism Education Intelligence Textbooks 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., What to avoid: Grading active learning activities as if they were summative assessments is inappropriate. Revise and resubmit: Allow students to revise and resubmit work for a higher grade and additional feedback.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

You know artificial intelligence has hit mainstream when the elderly grocer at the local supermarket asks how he can get into AI. When I started graduate-level work with machine learning tools at UC Berkeley in 2011, few people outside academia were discussing artificial intelligence. It wasn’t always this way.

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Essay Evaluation Intelligence Plagiarism 132

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2015

In cyberspace, students are confronted often–if not daily–with questions regarding cyberbullying, digital privacy, digital footprints, plagiarism, and more. When third grade students use the internet to research a topic, do they know how to do that safely and legally? As the New Teacher, set the example. Student Choice.

Teachers 139

Teachers Plagiarism History Math 139

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for community college education, presenting both exciting possibilities and complex challenges. Emotional Intelligence: AI lacks the emotional intelligence and empathy necessary to provide effective support and guidance to students.

Ethics 110

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 110

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for community college education, presenting both exciting possibilities and complex challenges. Emotional Intelligence: AI lacks the emotional intelligence and empathy necessary to provide effective support and guidance to students.

Ethics 110

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 110

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Since teachers grade so many papers and assignments, many educators see that as an unacceptable level of error. To Flores, of Appalachian State, the best way to combat AI plagiarism is to change how instructors design assignments, so that they embrace the fact that AI is now a tool students can use rather than something forbidden.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

If I were to use Writable to create a rubric for writing and grading funding announcements of the type you might typically see on EdSurge , it might look something like this: The K-12 writing-support tool is not (currently) designed for publications covering startups and venture capital.

Writing 113

Writing Feedback Peer Review Plagiarism 113

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.

Plagiarism 116

Plagiarism Ethics Writing Learning 116

Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

Used wisely, AI can boost productivity for students, allowing students to earn higher grades while leaving them more time for the creativity and critical thinking required of top-performing students. Transformative Pedagogy in the Digital Age: Unraveling the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education Students.

Instructors 110

Instructors Disabilities Ethics English 110

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.

Plagiarism 111

Plagiarism Ethics Writing Learning 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

The launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model ChatGPT was met with both enthusiasm (“Wow! Just take a look at the article, “ Here are the schools and colleges that have banned the use of ChatGPT over plagiarism and misinformation fears ” (Nolan, 2023), and you will find several U.S.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

The launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model ChatGPT was met with both enthusiasm (“Wow! Just take a look at the article, “ Here are the schools and colleges that have banned the use of ChatGPT over plagiarism and misinformation fears ” (Nolan, 2023), and you will find several U.S.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

While ChatGPT seems to have sprung up overnight to dominate current headlines, legislative discussions, and professional debates—ranging from doomsday predictions to practical celebrations related to improved efficiency with menial labor tasks—the introduction of this online Artificial Intelligence (AI) program can be traced back to 2018.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2018

by Tony Wan For a future that will be shaped by artificial intelligence, bioengineering, 3D printing and other technologies, how should society prepare its current students (and tomorrow’s workforce)? by Tina Nazerian In many classrooms students may find their names on a wall, showing everything from their grades and test scores to behavior.

Ethics 127

Ethics Plagiarism English Writing 127

Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

Used wisely, AI can boost productivity for students, allowing students to earn higher grades while leaving them more time for the creativity and critical thinking required of top-performing students. Transformative Pedagogy in the Digital Age: Unraveling the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education Students.

Instructors 95

Instructors Disabilities Ethics English 95

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Students are rarely told why they have to do papers, projects, essays, discussion forum posts, or other assignments other than “to get a good grade.” While grades provide extrinsic motivation for some students, not all students are driven by the sole purpose of getting a good grade. Students cheat for good grades.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Students are rarely told why they have to do papers, projects, essays, discussion forum posts, or other assignments other than “to get a good grade.” While grades provide extrinsic motivation for some students, not all students are driven by the sole purpose of getting a good grade. Students cheat for good grades.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Generative AI (GenAI) is a subset of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning models to create new, original content, such as images, text, or music, based on patterns and structures learned from existing data. There are issues of academic integrity and plagiarism for users (like students) who may offload their work to the tool.

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