AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it
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AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it

Professor Jeanne Beatrix Law from Kennesaw State University views artificial intelligence as an opportunity for students to enhance their writing process rather than a threat, contrasting with some colleagues who fear AI's impact on critical thinking and creativity. She highlights that students are using AI tools like ChatGPT not just for cheating, but to engage in deeper cognitive processes, and advocates for frameworks like the Rhetorical Prompting Method to guide students in using AI intentionally and creatively.

From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education

From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education

President Trump signed an executive order to promote AI-related education, establishing a task force to integrate AI tools in classrooms, a move supported by Dr. Jing Lei of Syracuse University, who highlights the global trend of AI integration in education systems.

AI in medical education

AI in medical education

The AMA is actively addressing maternal health issues, promoting advancements in medical education, and exploring the impact of AI in healthcare. They provide resources and updates on various topics, including health system improvements, residency application strategies, and the integration of AI in medical training and practice.

University of Maryland invests $85,000 into new AI research curriculum

University of Maryland invests $85,000 into new AI research curriculum

The University of Maryland is investing $85,000 into its Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute through seven research grant proposals, with plans to invest over $100 million in the next decade. Meanwhile, AI's growing influence is evident in Baltimore, where the 911 Call and Dispatch Center plans to use AI for improved emergency responses, although not all AI applications have been positive, as seen in a legal case involving AI-generated defamatory recordings.

Introducing Claude for Education

Introducing Claude for Education

Anthropic has launched Claude for Education, a specialized AI tool for higher education institutions, aimed at integrating AI into teaching, learning, and administration, with Northeastern University and LSE as key partners. This initiative includes a new Learning mode to help students develop independent thinking and is part of broader efforts to responsibly incorporate AI into educational settings, with Champlain College also adopting Claude to enhance career-focused learning.

Coding isn't dead, but how it's taught needs to change, says Google DeepMind research scientist

Coding isn't dead, but how it's taught needs to change, says Google DeepMind research scientist

Stefania Druga, a Google DeepMind research scientist, advocates for teaching children to use AI for co-creation rather than cheating, emphasizing the need for a revamp in how coding and AI are taught in schools. She believes that fostering AI literacy and critical thinking from an early age will prepare children for a rapidly changing job market, where traditional tech career paths may not be necessary, as young innovators can independently create profitable solutions.

Top EdTech Trends for 2025: All You Need to Know

Top EdTech Trends for 2025: All You Need to Know

AI and online learning innovations are transforming education by providing personalized learning experiences, enhancing engagement through gamification, and offering flexible hybrid and blended learning environments. As educational technology evolves, institutions must prioritize cybersecurity and privacy while adopting immersive technologies like VR and AR to revolutionize traditional educational practices.