Classroom Conversations: 8News Viewers Discuss Controversial Back to School Topics

Classroom Conversations: 8News viewers discuss controversial back to school topics

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Between bullying, staff shortages and even the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, concerns among teachers and parents can be overwhelming. 8News sat down with those presently or formerly involved in local school systems to talk about what it looks like to be involved in a child’s education. The panel was composed of an assistant principal, a teacher, a retired teacher, a retired school psychologist and a par…

AI carries potential to transform both student and teacher

Educators have an opportunity to learn to use artificial intelligence early and work with students on best classroom uses, writes a middle school teacher.

AI in classrooms: Purdue expert sees potential and pitfalls

Teachers are beginning to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their lesson plans, marking a significant shift in educational methods.

Teachers are warming up to using AI in classrooms

Generative AI platforms have sent shock waves through the K-12 education sector since the public release of ChatGPT nearly three years ago. The technology is taking hold under the belief that students and teachers need to be proficient in these powerful tools, even though many concerns remain around equity, privacy, bias, and degradation of critical thinking among students. As a professor who teaches future educators and is part of an AI-focused…

Peoria teachers get crash course on effective ways to use AI in the classroom

Peoria school district leaders said they’re preparing teachers so that they can lead artificial intelligence usage conversations responsibly. Source: Youtube