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AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

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Education has had a wobbly relationship with the still-evolving presence of generative AI in schools — with some school districts banning it only to reverse course. So how much work would it take to come up with guidelines to help educators manage the challenges of using generative AI tools for their work? AI is everywhere.

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What I Learned From an Experiment to Apply Generative AI to My Data Course

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The graduate-level econometrics course I teach is required and it’s designed to foster analytical and critical thinking skills in causal research methods. Throughout the course, students are tasked with crafting four memos on designated policy issues. First Code Interpreter broke down each task.

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Udemy, an Online Course Platform Where Anyone Can Teach, Keeps Raising Money. What's Next?

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So, what are its plans, and how does it see the market for online courses changing after the pandemic? The company lets anyone create and offer an online course on its platform, which has become the largest of its kind. But the platform also features courses on topics that focus more on hobbies or personal development.

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Here’s the Syllabus for Your Summer Crash Course in Online Education

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Welcome to your summer crash course in online education. And you won’t be graded for this course—at least not by us. Some students may encounter challenges participating in online courses, either because they don’t have technology resources or because they need special accommodations. Is your course mobile-phone friendly?

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AI Tools to Fuel Student Imagination

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I’ve also taught community college courses and found that there are many new Freshmen who struggle to write at a 5th grade level. Please make sure to check out recommended AI guidelines by UNESCO , ChatGPT , and ISTE , which recommend that students 13 years-old and above can begin using AI tools with parent consent.

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How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent

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By considering age appropriateness and setting guidelines, technology can be a valuable tool for kids to learn, connect and explore the world around them. It’s important to set clear guidelines for technology use in the household, and ensure that these guidelines are consistently followed by everyone.

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Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the IB Program

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The IB sets criteria and guidelines for the write-up. Some of them include citation guidelines, research question formulation, word count, etc. Talk about related arguments from your course and use another section to educate readers beyond the course. But even the pros and cons of remote learning are intertwined.

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