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California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it?

Cal Matters

Turnitin, a longtime leader in the plagiarism-detection market, released a new tool within six months of ChatGPT’s debut to identify AI-generated writing in students’ assignments. Most of these campuses have licensed Turnitin’s plagiarism detector since 2014. This year, the college paid almost $47,000.

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Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age

eSchool News

There’s no denying that AI can enhance learning and digital literacy, but some usage raises important questions about ethics and its impact on academic outcomes. At the worst case, they learn their lesson to not use AI assistance, even lightly. Hopefully this is a helpful guide to anyone navigating the nuances of AI plagiarism.

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You’re using ChatGPT? A true story about why AI literacy starts with us

eSchool News

Later, I learned that many students were already using a math-solving app called Gauth AI, but discreetly. Students, caught in the middle, are learning about AI in silence, experimenting without guidance, absorbing misinformation, or internalizing the idea that AI is something to be hidden. But what if they misuse it?

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Gen Z educators embrace AI tools more often than Gen X

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Educators are 3 times more likely to say AI has enhanced, rather than worsened, classroom engagement when asked how AI has impacted learning in the classroom environment. “AI AI is revolutionizing education, but human connections remain at the heart of the learning experience.

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K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum

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All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content

eSchool News

Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction.

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Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

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AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. These steps help prevent breaches and maintain trust in digital learning environments. How does AI affect student data security during remote learning? How can AI simulate real-world medical challenges?