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Integrating AI in K-12 Education: Navigating Ongoing Debate

As artificial intelligence (AI) progressively makes its way into the classroom, finding the right equilibrium will be crucial. The topic of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in K–12 education is a multifaceted issue that continues to provoke ongoing debate. While AI technologies present exciting possibilities for improving learning, concerns about the moral implications, student privacy, and…

Bridging the Divide Between Code and Conscience: Navigating the Intersection of Algorithms and Ethics

In a previous blog post, I shared my involvement in a collaborative research endeavor with Doug Belshaw and Laura Hilliger. Our collective aim revolves around delving into the realms of theory and practical applications to shape the landscape of media and information literacy for the future. In recent weeks, I’ve been engrossed in an immersive process of…

Education’s Essential Role in the AI Revolution

The urgency to balance the potential of AI with its inherent risks is evident. Together with Laura Hilliger and Thomas Salmon, I was asked to provide feedback on an AI positioning paper that will be presented at the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum of the United Nations in October 2023. The position statement is titled “Higher education’s…

The Future of Education in the Age of AI

As part of the AI in the Classroom webinar series, from the Media Education Lab, I presented a session on the Future of Education in the Age of AI: Trends, Issues, and Solutions. In this workshop, we will discuss how AI is changing education. It helps teachers personalize learning, automate assessments, and improve collaboration. However,…

How Will AI Impact the Job of Educators?

With the advancement of technology, AI has become an integral part of our daily lives. From Siri and Alexa to chatbots and AI-driven machines, we are surrounded by intelligent machines. While AI has brought about significant changes in various fields, it is also expected to impact the job of teachers. I wrote a bit about…

The Role of AI in Online Reading Comprehension: A New Literacies Perspective

As the Internet became the dominant text of our generation, researchers at the University of Connecticut’s New Literacies Research Lab studied how integrating these online texts interacted with more traditional literacy practices. This work examined Online Reading Comprehension and helped identify the skills necessary as students read, write, and communicate online.  Research in this nascent…