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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

ED Surge

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. Artificial intelligence resides at the nexus of education and technology, where the opportunities seem limitless, though uncertain.

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How Our Silenced Assessment Ancestors Can Guide Systems Wide Change

Digital Promise

Culturally responsive assessments in education are crucial for acknowledging and honoring students' diverse cultural contexts

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OPINION: Banning tech that will become a critical part of life is the wrong answer for education

The Hechinger Report

Since the introduction of ChatGPT, educators have been considering the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) on education. Different approaches to AI codes of conduct are emerging, based on geography, school size and administrators’ willingness to embrace new technology. With ChatGPT barely one year old and generative AI developing rapidly, a universally accepted approach to integrating AI has not yet emerged.

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Unveiling the Decline of Giant Mammals: Insights from DNA Studies

Anthropology.net

Human history is a tale of migration and adaptation. About 100,000 years ago, the first modern humans ventured out of Africa in significant numbers, demonstrating remarkable adaptability across a diverse range of habitats worldwide—from deserts and jungles to the frigid landscapes of the far north. One key aspect of their success lay in their adeptness at hunting large animals.

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PROOF POINTS: 2023 in review

The Hechinger Report

Every December, I compile a list of the most popular Proof Points columns. In 2023, the big story was the failure of schools to help children catch up from pandemic learning losses. I was proud to write several watchdog stories about the online tutoring that schools are buying and the crazy job of an online tutor. I was surprised that those were not among the most popular stories.

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An analysis of liminality in the context of Irish migrant women – Aisling Keavey

Women's History Network

An analysis of liminality in the context of Irish migrant women I completed a practice-led research Masters in August 2022, the purpose of the study was to explore and answer the question, “How have female members of the Irish diaspora been represented photographically in Britain post the Good Friday Agreement?

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Argue Joyfully: Raj’s University of Pittsburgh Commencement Address

Institute for Citizens & Scholars

The post Argue Joyfully: Raj’s University of Pittsburgh Commencement Address appeared first on Institute for Citizens & Scholars.

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Introducing our Spring 2024 Webinar Series: “Every Four Years”

Teaching American History

For the past year, staff and faculty members at Teaching American History have heard from our teacher partners that they want election materials! We know you want to help your students better understand today’s political environment by providing them with sources that illustrate the history of contentious elections. You want a deeper understanding of the institutions and rules surrounding the presidential process so that you feel more comfortable tackling our country’s current controversies with

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Ruth Benedict

Anthroholic

Ruth Benedict, an illustrious figure in the realm of cultural anthropology, remains a subject of fascination and study in the academic world. Born in 1887, Benedict transformed the field of anthropology through her innovative theories and extensive fieldwork.