Artificial intelligence is already in university classrooms: many professors use these tools to prepare classes, design activities, and answer questions. They are also used to write student papers. Every day, this use involves making decisions that are not only technical but also ethical, and that affect large groups of people with very different backgrounds. Several […] … learn more→
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Inequality in learning, data protection and assessment criteria: the three ethical dilemmas of AI in the classroom
What do human relationships with chatbots say about friendship? A philosopher considers
Anthropologists tell us that only a handful of human experiences can be found in all human cultures. Among them is the experience of friendship. It might have different expressions in different times and places, but something akin to it seems to appear everywhere. Surely one of the greatest pains a human can endure is to have […] … learn more→
2U’s CEO Newsletter Made Me Rethink How Students Pick Programs
I almost scrolled past it. A new newsletter from a company CEO isn’t usually the thing that stops me mid-feed. I write about higher ed for a living, and I’ve read enough “thought leadership” to be a little allergic to the genre. So when Kees Bol, who runs the education company 2U, popped up announcing […] … learn more→
Best ITSM solutions for Healthcare: How to choose a platform that protects uptime and patient care
Hospitals and clinics run on technology that rarely gets to rest. Electronic health records, imaging systems, lab analyzers, infusion pumps, and scheduling tools all depend on an IT backbone that has to stay available at every hour of the day. When something fails, the cost is not measured only in lost productivity. It can reach […] … learn more→
Many college students already have well‑formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem
My colleagues and I recently spoke with a group of talented, interesting students who just completed their first year of college about using artificial intelligence as a research tool. I asked what must have seemed like an unrelated question: “How many of you cheated in high school?” Most of the students raised their hands. Perhaps […] … learn more→
Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white
Having Black teachers and other educators of color improves students’ classroom experiences, research shows. They often serve as role models, set high academic expectations and teach material that connects to students’ lives outside of schools. This can lead to higher standardized test scores, better school attendance and more classroom engagement – particularly when it comes to students who share their […] … learn more→
Why understanding AI will be as important as learning to read
For years, media literacy has been considered an essential skill for navigating digital environments. It involves learning to identify reliable sources, verify information, and detect misleading content. However, in a context marked by the expansion of artificial intelligence in the processes of access, production and circulation of knowledge, the information ecosystem has been transformed and the aforementioned […] … learn more→
Teaching medicine through art: anatomical sculpture at the Spanish university
Imagine someone who feels a lump on their side. They go to the doctor, distressed, and the doctor, upon palpating, says, “That’s not a lump, it’s a floating rib.” It’s a funny anecdote to tell at the dinner table (and joke about the person’s possible hypochondria) because it was easy for the specialist to identify […] … learn more→
Why universities still struggle to make degrees accessible for disabled students
The higher education sector is more aware of disability than it was a few years ago. Universities are more willing to provide support, and attitudes have improved. What students describe day to day, however, tells a different story. A recent report on accessibility for disabled students in UK universities, produced by Disabled Students UK in partnership with charity […] … learn more→
What is “AI edge” and what is it used for?
To analyze the enormous volumes of data, particularly that generated by the numerous sensors that now populate our lives—from dishwashers to cars, not to mention our phones—we send it to the cloud. To enable faster and more secure calculations, edge computing is developing. Its AI counterpart is edge AI , a way of doing AI without relying on the […] … learn more→
