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2.3 Does approval guarantee ethical integrity?
2.3 Does approval guarantee ethical integrity?
Just because a tool is approved by a district or vendor doesnβt automatically mean itβs ethically sound. In this section, we will examine why educators still need to think critically about how AI tools impact privacy, equity, and classroom values.
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Approval Isnβt Assurance: The Hidden Risks Behind District-Approved AI
Approval Isnβt Assurance: The Hidden Risks Behind District-Approved AI
Why It Matters:
Even with district approval, AI systems may still collect excessive student data, exhibit algorithmic bias, or function without transparency, posing potential harm to equity and privacy in the classroom.
Cited Insight:
"Just because a tool is approved doesnβt mean itβs been thoroughly vetted for fairness, data practices, or long-term consequences. Approval is often procedural, not ethical."
Benjamin Herold, Education Week (2023)
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Why is Ethical AI Important?
Why is Ethical AI Important?
Video Overview:
Video Overview:
AI systems should be designed to promote fairness and well-being by minimizing harm, avoiding bias, and aligning with human values.
Transparency is essential; clearly explaining how AI makes decisions helps build trust and allows users to evaluate fairness.
All stakeholders, developers, organizations, and users must be held accountable for the impact and potential errors of AI.
A commitment to fair outcomes means actively working to mitigate bias and prevent AI from favoring certain groups or demographics.
Privacy and data protection are critical; user data should be collected only with consent, handled securely, and used with clear communication.
π After watching the video, answer the following in your Guided Overview.
1. How can we ensure that the AI tools used in education are transparent and understandable to both teachers and students, and what role should schools play in promoting this awareness?
2. In what ways can educational institutions hold developers, administrators, and users accountable for ensuring that AI tools promote fairness, protect privacy, and minimize harm?
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Navigating AI Ethics in Education
Navigating AI Ethics in Education
Video Overview:
Video Overview:
Protect student privacy by using AI tools that comply with laws such as FERPA and GDPR, and clearly communicate how data is collected, stored, and used.
Identify and address bias in AI to promote equity and ensure that its use does not reinforce stereotypes or widen the digital divide.
Support, rather than replace, teachers by using AI to enhance instruction while preserving the human connection and professional judgment educators provide.
Maintain academic integrity by teaching students to use AI responsibly and helping them distinguish between ethical use and academic dishonesty.
Let pedagogy lead technology by selecting AI tools that align with instructional goals and sound teaching practices, rather than following tech trends.
Ask critical questions about transparency, privacy, accessibility, and who benefits before adopting any AI tool in the classroom.
π After watching the video, answer the following in your Guided Overview.
3. How do you ensure that the AI tools you introduce in your classroom align with ethical principles, especially when it comes to student privacy, equity, and transparency?
4. How can you empower students to use AI responsibly while maintaining academic integrity and fostering genuine learning?
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Privacy and Data Security with AI
Privacy and Data Security with AI
Video Overview:
Video Overview:
AI tools like ChatGPT collect user data, raising concerns about student privacy, consent, and data security.
Educators should review privacy policies to understand what data is collected, how itβs used, and who itβs shared with.
Cookies and tracking tools can lead to data mining and targeted ads; using private browsing or clearing cookies helps protect data.
Only grant app permissions that are essential to reduce the risk of data misuse.
Educators must choose AI tools responsibly and teach students about privacy, data use, and digital citizenship.
π After watching the video, answer the following in your Guided Overview.
5. How can we, as educators, balance the benefits of AI tools in the classroom with our responsibility to protect student data and privacy?
As educators adopt AI in the classroom, this quote reminds us to balance innovation with ethical responsibility: βIt's essential to remember that AI, when used ethically, can be a powerful tool for learning and growth. Our goal should not be to instill a fear of AI but to cultivate a culture of integrity and responsibility in its use.β
(Marquis, 2023)
You have now completed all sections (2.1 to 2.3) under Objective 2. This concludes the second part of the module. Click 'Next' to begin Section 3.1, the first section of Objective 3.
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