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Stone, B. W. Teaching of Psychology, 52(3), 347-356. https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283241305398 LINK: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00986283241305398 Free PDF: https://www.brianwstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Stone2025GenerativeAIinHigherEducation.pdf Abstract Background: Students in higher education are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) despite mixed messages and contradictory policies. Objective: This study helps answer outstanding questions about many aspects of AI in higher education: familiarity, usage, perceptions of peers, ethical/social views, and […]
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Hi everyone! I wanted to share an essay contest that I’m hosting through AI Consensus, about the question “How is AI changing what it means to learn?” The goal of the contest is to publish a series of short (400 word) student essays in an education journal to empower the student voice in education.Students are the ones with the most […]
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Folks, We’re excited to invite you to join our reading group on AI Snake Oili by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor. Below, you’ll find the tentative schedule along with the registration link, which includes two survey questions. Just so you know, the sessions will not be recorded, so sign up only if you plan to attend one or […]
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Educational technology research and development, Volume 73, pages 741-766 Luo, T., Muljana, P.S., Ren, X. et al. Exploring instructional designers’ utilization and perspectives on generative AI tools: A mixed methods study. Education Tech Research Dev 73, 741–766 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-024-10437-y Abstract The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has caused significant disruptions on a global scale […]
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Lance Eaton: At it again, this time, I’m hoping to crowdsource Higher Ed policies & guidance on #GenAI at the institutional level. If your institution has a policy for faculty, students, and/or staff, please feel free to share it! https://aiedusimplified.substack.com/p/crowdsourcing-ai-institutional-policies Excerpt: Back in January 2023, I created this AI Syllabi Policy repository and began crowdsourcing […]
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December 5, 12:00 – 1:00 PM (MST) How can colleges and universities best support AI literacy? This week the Future Trends Forum is delighted to host three Barnard academics who just developed an AI literacy framework: Elana Altman, Senior Associate Director for UX & Academic Technologies; Melanie Hibbert, Director of Instructional Media and Academic Technology […]
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Eugenio Solis de Ovando: I am posting a survey about instructional designers’ challenges in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their work. I’m looking for participants who have incorporated AI—successfully or not—or are currently trying to do so. If you want to participate and get the results will be awesome! The survey consists of 20 questions. […]
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By Armando Montero Higher Education Today LINK: Leveraging AI to Support Student Mental Health and Well-Being Excerpt: The latest report on student mental health from Healthy Minds reveals encouraging data but also underscores the complex nature of this persistent problem and the ongoing need for comprehensive support. The traditional campus resources—counseling centers and wellness programs—are […]
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LINK: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/08/28/u-s-access-board-holds-public-hearings-as-part-of-developing-artificial-intelligence-ai-equity-access-inclusion-for-all-series/ Throughout the month of August, the U.S. Access Board held a series of public hearings on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on people with disabilities. On August 8, two hearings (in the morning and afternoon) were held to hear from members of the disability community. Additionally, a panel of speakers delivered remarks […]
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KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press LINK: People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously Excerpt: Becky Litvintchouk didn’t think she’d be able to manage the mountain of tasks needed to become an entrepreneur. Every other part of her life has been overwhelming because of ADHD, which can […]
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As part of the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series, the Access Board is holding public hearings with members of the disability community, Federal Agency AI leaders, and AI practitioners. This series stems from the Board’s Memorandum of Understanding with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the […]
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LINK: 2024 AI and Mental Health Mental health is a vast and growing worldwide problem. Because it can affect people at a young age, they will often need treatment and support for many years. During that long period, they will be unable to participate to their full potential in society. This explains why, in addition […]
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(The Lighthouse for the Blind Inc.). WEBINAR LINK: https://thelighthousefortheblindinc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B0c1F0SoQpiM1F4k_WYKGg#/registration Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Webinar Team as we explore several new tools that leverage the power of artificial intelligence. We’ll describe and demonstrate the new Be My Eyes app for Windows, the recent interactive updates to JAWS Picture Smart with generative AI, the […]
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By Alyson Klein — May 13, 2024 Education Week LINK: The Pros and Cons of AI in Special Education Excerpt: Special education teachers fill out mountains of paperwork, customize lessons for students with a wide range of learning differences, and attend hours of bureaucratic meetings. It’s easy to see why it would be tempting to […]
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LINK: https://www.ai2-research.org/symposium.html Given the current global climate that manifests in the over-reliance on AI systems and the AI impacts on education, public health, state policies, AI use in wars and conflicts, and recognizing the need for more oversight and guidelines on AI development and use, we welcome papers that center the voices and experiences of […]
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Georgia van Toorn LINK: https://apo.org.au/node/326312?ref=disabilitydebrief.org Publisher ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, Data Justice Lab Algorithmic decision-making (ADM) poses urgent concerns regarding the rights and entitlements of people with disability from all walks of life. As ADM systems become increasingly embedded in government decision-making processes, there is a heightened risk of harm, […]
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Nature, By Amanda Heidt LINK: ‘Without these tools, I’d be lost’: how generative AI aids in accessibility A rush to place barriers around the use of artificial intelligence in academia could disproportionately affect those who stand to benefit most. Excerpt: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools — including chatbots such as ChatGPT, image generators such as Midjourney […]
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Hello Everyone, We are writing to inform you that the Teach Access Grants application deadline has been extended! Last week some applicants had technical issues submitting their materials and in recognition of that we are offering more time to complete and submit your application. If you would like to submit an application to be considered […]
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