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The future includes good (human) teachers

The Hechinger Report

That’s because “English AI Anchor,” as “he” is named, isn’t human. He’ learns from live broadcasting videos by himself and can read texts as naturally as a professional news anchor,” according to Xinhua News. We are now living in a world in which robots do many of the jobs we once thought the preserve of humans.

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One District’s Approach to Successful AI Integration

ED Surge

The League of Innovative Schools has significantly influenced our AI adoption by connecting us with like-minded professionals, resources and partnerships. Provide ongoing professional development. We use AI to close the gaps by keeping humans in the loop when using the tools. Prioritize ethics and equity.

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Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education

ED Surge

It really demonstrates what's possible when we look at connected learning not as a luxury but as a basic human right. And I think it really demonstrates what's possible when we look at connected learning not as a luxury but as a basic human right. The fourth leg is professional development, mentoring and coaching.

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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

ED Surge

Defining the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Integrating AI refers to the incorporation of machine-driven intelligence into various applications and processes, enabling tasks that mimic human cognitive functions like learning from data, problem-solving and recognizing patterns. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

ED Surge

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators.

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Guest Post: From Consumption to Creation: Future Ready Librarians Embrace Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

This micro-credential focuses on how Future Ready Librarians “encourage and facilitate students to become increasingly self-directed as they create digital products of their learning that engage them in critical thinking, collaboration, and authentic real-world problem solving.” With teacher librarians across the U.S.

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Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity

ED Surge

In schools, creativity can be harder to imagine in core subject areas like math and easier to associate with humanities and arts. Creativity encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, iteration, collaboration and making deep connections in students’ learning material.

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