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How a School Uses AI to Address Student Behavior Problems

How a School Uses AI to Address Student Behavior Problems | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
AI has helped streamline the development of behavior intervention plans, a school leader said.
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Well, we've tried everything else...might as well give it a shot. ;)

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Most teachers consider leaving because of stress 

Most teachers consider leaving because of stress  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Nearly three-quarters of teachers have considered leaving the profession because of stress and burnout, research by the NASUWT teaching union shows.
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The Big Bang: A.I. Has Created a Code Overload 

The Big Bang: A.I. Has Created a Code Overload  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Companies are scrambling to deal with the glut.
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Application Security Engineer...back in my day we called them Code Wranglers. ;)

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AI Is Changing Teacher Hiring. Here’s How

AI Is Changing Teacher Hiring. Here’s How | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Teachers may not be aware that AI underpins both commercial and DIY hiring systems, raising concerns.
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What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots 

What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Harassing bots with “funny violence.” Confiding about a broken heart. Chatting with a block of cheese. Filling a void of loneliness.
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How a School Uses AI to Address Student Behavior Problems

How a School Uses AI to Address Student Behavior Problems | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
AI has helped streamline the development of behavior intervention plans, a school leader said.
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Well, we've tried everything else...might as well give it a shot. ;)

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March 29, 4:26 AM
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Do Grades Make Sense In The AI Era?

Do Grades Make Sense In The AI Era? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
When it comes to writing assignments, AI has exacerbated many existing problems, argues one educator.

Via Yashy Tohsaku
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Grades never did, do not now, and never will make sense! Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.

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March 29, 4:22 AM
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The AI ‘hivemind’: Why so many student essays sound alike

The AI ‘hivemind’: Why so many student essays sound alike | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A study of more than 70 AI models, such as ChatGPT, shows that answers are similar even when prompted to be creative or brainstorm.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV
David W. Deeds's insight:

Teachers can always tell, right? Right?? ;)

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, March 26, 11:52 AM

"Outwitting the AI hive mind requires some post-modern creativity."

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Teachers Say Student Behavior Has Made the Job (Almost) Impossible

Teachers Say Student Behavior Has Made the Job (Almost) Impossible | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Teachers say their morale is affected when student misbehavior is on the rise.
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I can relate to this. ;)

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Seeking a Sounding Board? Beware the Eager-to-Please Chatbot. 

Seeking a Sounding Board? Beware the Eager-to-Please Chatbot.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A new study of popular AI models shows that their feedback on social situations is far from impartial.
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Gee, you mean it's telling me what I want to hear? What a concept! ;)

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Bold Changes Needed to Prepare Students for AI-Fueled Disruption, Commission Says

Bold Changes Needed to Prepare Students for AI-Fueled Disruption, Commission Says | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A commission calls for a unified federal strategy to address rapidly changing workforce needs.
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March 21, 7:52 PM
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Addressing Work Refusal in the Classroom

Addressing Work Refusal in the Classroom | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Discover effective strategies for dealing with student work refusal in the classroom, and create a positive and productive learning environment.
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March 20, 9:15 PM
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A.I. Is Writing Fiction. Publishers Are Unprepared. -

A.I. Is Writing Fiction. Publishers Are Unprepared. - | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Book publishing has few safeguards in place to prevent the unwitting publication of a novel heavily generated by artificial intelligence.
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March 19, 7:26 PM
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The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse 

The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.
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*Sigh* The Metaverse will be better off without Meta. ;)

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Generation AI starts early: A guide to technologies already shaping young children's lives via Sweta Shah 

Generation AI starts early: A guide to technologies already shaping young children's lives via Sweta Shah  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
AI is already in young children's lives. Sweta Shah explains the current landscape of AI-enabled products affecting young children.

Via Dr. Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , John Evans
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Generation AI?? Thanks to John Evans.

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Is Teaching an Art or a Science?

Is Teaching an Art or a Science? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Educators weigh in on the perennial debate.
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April 4, 8:37 PM
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When AI Gets It Wrong: A Pedagogical Approach

When AI Gets It Wrong: A Pedagogical Approach | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Discover how using AI to teach critical thinking in higher education turns AI errors into powerful classroom strategies that build information literacy and academic judgment.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, April 3, 11:59 AM

"When AI gets things wrong, it creates powerful teachable moments. Giving students an AI-produced answer that contains mistakes pushes them to slow down, test claims, and fix problems."

Nik Peachey's curator insight, April 6, 1:54 AM

This article has some useful tips https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/when-ai-gets-it-wrong-a-pedagogical-approach/

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Alpha Schools, which uses AI instead of teachers for learning, is enrolling in Chicago for fall 2026 

Alpha Schools, which uses AI instead of teachers for learning, is enrolling in Chicago for fall 2026  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Would you send your child to a private school with no teachers and learning driven by AI? And would you pay to do so?
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Sure, let's see how AI deals with all the behavior problems! ;)

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March 30, 2:52 AM
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Connected Learning Systems: Why An LMS Is Not Enough

Connected Learning Systems: Why An LMS Is Not Enough | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Discover why LMS platforms alone can't support modern learning and how connected systems enable continuous, workflow-driven development.

Via Yashy Tohsaku
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Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.

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I tried to prove I'm not AI. My aunt wasn't convinced

I tried to prove I'm not AI. My aunt wasn't convinced | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
I asked experts if I'm real. Bad news. Even my aunt wasn't sure if I was a deepfake. AI is so convincing that a sitting prime minister struggled to prove he's alive. You might be next.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV, michel verstrepen
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Cool and scary at the same time. ;)

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, March 25, 11:52 AM

"When we talk about deepfakes, the typical concern is about you getting tricked...[W]hat if the shoe was on the other foot? What if someone accuses you of being a deepfake? How do you prove you're real?"

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The Survey Says: ‘We’re at a Crisis Point’ | NEA

The Survey Says: ‘We’re at a Crisis Point’ | NEA | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Educators seek comprehensive solutions to address student behavior problems.
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AI Chatbots Tend Toward Flattery. Why That's Bad for Students

AI Chatbots Tend Toward Flattery. Why That's Bad for Students | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Flattering technology can make people less willing to admit they are wrong.
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The State of Teaching, 2026 Edition

The State of Teaching, 2026 Edition | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
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March 21, 9:03 PM
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Teachers Move Beyond AI Basics to More Sophisticated Instructional Uses

Teachers Move Beyond AI Basics to More Sophisticated Instructional Uses | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A national AI training academy introduces teachers to complex collaboration with the technology.
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March 20, 9:18 PM
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More! More! More! Tech Workers Max Out Their A.I. Use. 

More! More! More! Tech Workers Max Out Their A.I. Use.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
At a number of companies, employees compete on leaderboards to show how much A.I. they’re using. They’re racking up big bills along the way.
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AI use part of performance reviews?? ;)

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A.I. Bots Can Act as Personal Digital Assistants, but There Are Serious Risks

A.I. Bots Can Act as Personal Digital Assistants, but There Are Serious Risks | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
New A.I. bots can do more than just chat. They can edit files, send emails, book trips and cause trouble.
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A truly loyal AI bot would say: "Hey, don't tell me your credit card number! Are you crazy?" ;)

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