Transform.Ed Briefing #39
Inside the Briefing: From delving into dilemmas of educational ethics to developing ethical leadership - navigating the realm of education and ethics
The ethical use of AI in education remains a concern as technology becomes increasingly integrated into classrooms, encompassing privacy, bias, and safeguarding student and teacher rights while optimizing AI's educational benefits.
Last month, UNESCO published its first guidance on the use of Generative AI (GenAI) for education, urging governmental agencies to regulate the use of the technology, including protection of data privacy and putting an age limit for users. Among a series of guidelines in the 48-page report, UNESCO stressed the need for government-sanctioned AI curricula for school education, in technical and vocational education and training. Additionally, the report also sought to protect the rights of teachers and researchers and the value of their practices when using Generative AI.
Last week, we asked our readers, when confronted with an ethical dilemma as an educator, what takes precedence? 67% respondents indicated a preference for personal emotions, while the rest of them prioritized considering all perspectives.
As we explore the complex terrain of AI in education, a fundamental question arises: How can educators and educational institutions skillfully address the intricate ethical dimensions within their classrooms and school communities?
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Understanding the Attitudes of Columbia's Educators towards Fostering Global Citizenship Education
By Elisa Álvarez, Dr Javier Collado Ruano | .ed Magazine
Leveraging AI in Crafting Student Recommendations — Balancing Efficiency and Ethics
By Samuel Mormando | Medium
Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
By UNESCO
Oct 10: Introduction to Student Engagement in Higher Education
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by the University of Portsmouth via DCQE
Oct 11: Combatting Teacher Shortages: Strategies for Classroom Balance and Learning Success
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by Edweek
Oct 18: International Conference on Distance Learning and Online Education Technologies
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by the International Society for Engineers and Researchers (ISER)
Oct 27: AI for Education: Applying Artificial Intelligence in Teaching & Learning
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by Reallion Technologies & Media Services
Skirt Day/La journée de la jupe
Sonia Bergerac, a high school teacher with an unruly class, makes a distressing discovery: a gun in a student's bag.
Ethical Leadership Specialization
By the University of Notre Dame (via Coursera)
Dilemmas of Educational Ethics: Cases and Commentaries
By Meira Levinson, Jacob Fay
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