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Ethics and AI for Education Research: Paving the Way for a Just Future

Authors: Tiffany Barnes Key Ideas Education researchers and developers across the country are frequently faced with the question of how to go about ensuring that the educational technology they are studying and creating is equitable for learners, teachers, and communities. It can be a complex assignment to embed in one’s work, which I am very … Read more
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Addressing Biases in AI Emotion Recognition for Education Equity

Authors: Dr. Ashwin T S Key Ideas Tackling Bias in Emotion Recognition: Enhancing Fairness in Education As educators and researchers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance teaching and learning, ensuring these technologies are fair and unbiased has never been more critical. AI-driven systems, particularly those used to recognize student emotions, have the potential … Read more
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Educators and Researchers Working Together to Shape the Future of AI

By Jeremy Roschelle and Krista Glazewski On May 24, 2024, approximately 40 educators and 40 researchers traveled to the William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University (NC State) for an intensive, day-long workshop hosted by the EngageAI Institute. This third annual forum brought the educational community together around the … Read more