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

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Meanwhile, 62 percent of employers are seeking AI skills in new hires, and over 78 percent of organizations report using AI technologies in 2024, up from 55 percent the year before. Ethically : Know when AI use is appropriate and how to avoid misuse (like plagiarism or cheating). What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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

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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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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. Use this book to point out who should know what when.

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Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

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Over-reliance on AI could lead to gaps in fundamental skills, as students may not critically engage with the material. Schools should educate stakeholders about plagiarism and proper attribution practices. These actions reduce risks and reinforce the role of human oversight. How can AI tutors affect long-term academic performance?

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AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

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The key question is: how can we transform AI from a potential source of plagiarism into a valuable educational resource? In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Lets confront the reality: students are using AI.

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A Values-Based Approach to Using Gen AI

Faculty Focus

As Generative AI (GenAI, a subset of AI that can produce content, ideas, and data by learning from existing data and patterns) has become prevalent, so have a wide range of concerns about its usage: authenticity, critical thinking, bias, representation, plagiarism, and sustainability, to name a few. For a while, I felt paralyzed.

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A Values-Based Approach to Using Gen AI

Faculty Focus

As Generative AI (GenAI, a subset of AI that can produce content, ideas, and data by learning from existing data and patterns) has become prevalent, so have a wide range of concerns about its usage: authenticity, critical thinking, bias, representation, plagiarism, and sustainability, to name a few. For a while, I felt paralyzed.