Welcome to today's episode where we explore the growing tension between the use of AI in classrooms and its implications for students and teachers. As educators grapple with the ethics of using AI, many are concerned about issues like cheating, especially when it comes to student assignments. "Is it fair to use A.I. to grade student essays, if you’ve prohibited students from using A.I. to write them?" a pressing question among school leaders.

Many teachers, like Alex Baron from E.L. Haynes Public Charter School, see AI as a double-edged sword. While they value its potential for analyzing student data, they also recognize tools like PhotoMath could encourage dishonesty. However, Google’s Robert Wong suggests, "Cheating has less to do with access to A.I. than with other factors, like, are students engaged in the class?"

Educators are also finding innovative uses for AI, such as Jon Gold in Providence, who employs it for lesson planning while maintaining transparency with students about its use. He emphasizes the need to teach "A.I. literacy more than A.I. use."

As AI takes center stage, it's crucial for teachers and students alike to navigate this technology responsibly, ensuring that education remains effective and ethical. Join us next time as we continue to dissect the evolving influence of AI in our schools.
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