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Bookmark: Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

Embrace AI in education to empower students and foster inclusivity, transforming learning into a tool for innovation and ethical problem-solving.

In a world where AI often gets a bad rap in education, Timothy Montalvo’s piece on eCampus News shifts the narrative. He argues that with thoughtful integration, AI can be a powerful ally in empowering students and fostering inclusivity. As we prepare students for a tech-driven future, this perspective offers a refreshing take on using AI as a tool for learning and ethical problem-solving.

One notable quote from the article is: “AI doesn’t have to be banned or feared in education. By embracing its potential and addressing its challenges head-on, educators can help students use AI as a tool for learning, innovation, and ethical problem-solving” Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

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AI as staff, not software

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Knowledge work was never work

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The file I almost made twice

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The actor doesn't get to be the verifier

The worker isn't lying. The worker is reporting what it thought it did, which is always one step removed from what the world actually shows. The fix isn't more self-honesty. The fix is a different pair of eyes.

Shopping is the last mile

Every meal planning app treats cooking as the hard problem and shopping as a logistics detail. They have it backwards. Cooking is mostly solved. Shopping is the last mile.

Article analysis: The rise of the micro-credentials movement: Validating skills beyond traditional degrees

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Bookmark: Arizona school’s curriculum will be taught by AI, no teachers

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