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Pros-

AI is a good study guide tool. For instance, I utilized it to help create sentences for me to correct when I was learning French. It also helped me organize my notes to study.

Ai is good for helping with brainstorming. Sometimes when assignments are broad it can be hard to come up with ideas to help guide you. Sometimes off AI ideas you can create something completely different just by a little push.

Cons-

AI does not always give students the correct information. A lot of the responses are surface level, which doesn't all students to engage with the full or correct topic.

Students become heavily reliant on it. It can eliminate critical thinking which then dampens their ability to be a good student. This becomes evident when there is an in class writing or on the spot assignments.

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Supports personalized learning
AI tools can adapt to students’ individual needs by providing instant feedback, extra practice, or explanations at different levels. This helps students learn at their own pace and can be especially helpful for students who need additional support or enrichment.

Builds digital literacy and future-ready skills
Using AI in the classroom helps students understand how modern technology works and how to use it responsibly. These skills are increasingly important for future careers and for navigating a world where AI is part of everyday life.

Overreliance on AI
Students may depend too much on AI tools to complete assignments, which can reduce critical thinking, creativity, and independent problem-solving if not guided properly.

Ethical and privacy issues
AI tools often collect data, raising concerns about student privacy and data security. There is also a risk of bias or misinformation if students do not learn how to evaluate AI-generated content critically.

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AI is not a reliable resource for many subjects. LLMs like Chat GPT pull from a vast library of sources without regard for what is accurate or a good source. Using AI can lead students to believing false information and not recognizing the importance of knowing where information comes from. Citing sources is vital to being able to back up information and show that it is credible. In using LLMs, students are not learning how to properly research and develop new ideas on their own. While it may be helpful for revising a paper once written, it is typically not very good at creating a well-researched essay on its own. Over-reliance on AI can lead students to not develop the problem-solving ideas that are crucial for everyone to have. At the same time, AI is becoming more and more abundant, so being able to understand it as a tool is important for students. Students can use it as an editing resource once they have completed a paper. Additionally, they can use it at the beginning to help them come up with a topic for a project. Careful use of AI and understanding of its potential harms will help students continue to be well informed thinkers.

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In Favor of:

1. AI can help students in the brainstorming process. AI can help students generate ideas and and get started on compiling thoughts for different projects.

2. AI can make working and grading more efficient by cutting out some processes that are time consuming. This can help for students and teachers to focus on tasks that are more relevant to the standards.

Against:

3. AI can become something that students rely on too heavily. This can cause students to not meet adequate learning growth because they are relying on a machine to do their thinking for them.

4. AI is not always updated on the most recent research and information and needs very specific prompting to give accurate information. This means that if students are not prompting AI correctly, they could get inaccurate information.

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For AI:

-When used appropriately, AI can be a very powerful resource. It can assist in research, calculations, and many helpful tasks. However, it is ultimately only as smart as the user. AI is only powerful if you know how to use it correctly.

-AI can help students guide them in correct directions. If a student needs help, AI can be a helpful at some times. They can even access this at home or whenever help is not readily available.

Against AI:

-AI is in its early years of development still. In my opinion, we do not know enough about it to have a good reason to install it in educational manners. I believe it has a promising future, educators just need to be weary of it at first.

-AI unfortunately helps students cheat frequently. It is very common on all grade levels, and it is very hard to combat this. AI has become readily available, and it is already difficult to regulate students and technology.

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For AI:

AI can help students to brainstorm and come up with ideas to begin projects or other assignments, as opposed to a way of cheating, it just allows students to compile thoughts.

AI also provides immediate feedback which can limit the strain put on teachers. It can help with grammar and math explanations, and find resources for students to use. They can access Chat GPT at anytime of day, which could help students who have packed schedules.

Against AI:

Using AI for assignments can increase academic dishonesty, as in cheating and plagiarizing. Students can become too dependant on AI tools, and begin to rely on it for the answers.

Sometimes AI provides the wrong answers and explanations. If a student is relying on AI to help answer questions, it could teach them wrong, and then that affects the rest of the curriculum for the student.

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For AI:

- One reason that AI can be a benefitial tool in the classroom is it can help students organize their thoughts and brainstorm ideas.

- Another reason it can be benefitial is AI can give immediate feedback that is personalized for every student. This can be a helpful tool when revising and improving work before turning it in.

Concerns about AI:

- One concern I have about students using AI in the classroom is becoming dependent on it. If students start using AI for all of their work, they will no longer be learning and they will be missing out on important skills, like critical thinking.

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For AI:

Students can get explanations the second that they need it. It is almost like having a tutor who is always available to students. For many students this can make learning less frustrating. Also with our growing technological world students are more prone to feeling comfortable with software.

It can help students when processing creative ideas. It can help them additionally when organizing thoughts and AI can even suggest different ways to approach assignments. It does not replace thinking but can simply help students get started when stuck.

Concerns for AI:

Students might begin to rely on AI too much for evert question or problem they come across. They may not build their own skills or learn because they have found something else to work through their challenges.

Some students may be tempted to copy AI answers without fully understanding the material that was initially presented to them. This could hurt students learning longterm.

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For AI:

1. One reasoning for kids to use AI in the classroom is that they can get assistance on demand for topics that they do not understand. It can break down topics or re-explain them until they make sense.

2. Another reason for kids using AI in the classroom is that AI is becoming an integral part of our world. It is important that kids know how to use these kinds of tools responsibly, and the classroom is the best place to learn them.

Against AI:

1. AI can be used for students to cheat on important assignments and exams. Further, they might completely miss learning important topics that set them up for better success later in the curriculum.

2. AI has been shown to decrease critical thinking skills which students need to excel in the classroom and in the real world.

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One argument for AI is that it can be used as an exploratory tool, allowing students to discover and learn about new topics easily. Another argument for AI is that AI can provide supports, accommodations, and other forms of aid to students who require extra assistance. Against AI, however, are arguments and concerns regarding children understanding and education. If students rely too much on AI for completing tasks, then they may struggle in completing assignments by themselves as they won't develop the proper skills. Another concern regarding AI is the growing reliance on it to provide factual information. If an AI tool provides students with false information, students may be too blinded and trusting of the AI to check if the information is even correct, which can lead to issues like false information and plagiarism.

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Arguments for AI in the classroom:

1. AI can be used as an assistive tool for concepts taught in the classroom. It can give access to resources and supplementary materials to aid in the learning and practice of concepts.

2. AI can be used to streamline classwork. If the teacher so desires, it can be used to alleviate the tedious parts of learned concepts so that more focus can be given to application and adaptation of knowledge.

Arguments against AI:

1. AI may inhibit student learning. Students having access to intelligence that can do their work may result in them having it do all of their work. This could potentially lead to reduced learning as students are doing less work themselves.

2. Students may use AI has a crutch. In instances in which a student does not understand a concept, they may quickly resort to getting the answer from AI instead of embracing the struggle in order to grow.

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Arguments for kids using AI:

Customized learning support

AI can offer learners instant reactions, explanations, and practice that are matched to their skill level, hence, they can progress at their own pace but very surely according to their needs.

The application of AI results in a significant increase in both productivity and creativity

The technology can assist the students by suggesting, arranging their thinking, and writing, hence, allowing the students to concentrate on the more complex thinking and comprehension tasks.

Concerns about kids using AI:

Overreliance on AI and students losing their creativity

It is highly probable that students would rather have AI as a helper than go through the complete learning process of acquiring their own skills to solve similar problems.

Correctness and misinformation issues

AI will always be a source of false as well as even misleading information and very young children might not be capable of telling the lie from the truth.

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Arguments about AI:

1. Can be used as a supportive tool to help foster learning in an up-to-date way.

2. It can help give accommodations to each kid based on what they need to focus on since it can adapt to different people.

Concerns about AI:

1. If children start to make AI do all of their work for them then they wont understand the topic and they will have AI do it every time.

2. AI will always have biases that come with it and can sometimes give inaccurate information.

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Argument in Support of AI:

AI can allow students to brainstorm before the begin writing or getting creative for an assignment. If you are specific and ask to include valid sources then AI can give great ideas and outlines.

Another benefit of AI is that it can support students with sentence and paragraph construction. This can help establish a solid foundation in grammar. This skill can be used across any of the skills.

Concerns for AI in the classroom:

AI can be destructive when students are over-reliant. AI is extremely accessible and many young students can be exposed to it. If students abuse its use, then it can become hard for students to generate thoughts without its assistance.

AI is difficult to put limits on. Using AI can expose children to things that may not be age-appropriate. This can be quite the issue in the classroom or even distractions that they can access instead of instructional material.

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Arguments about AI

One argument about students using AI in the classroom is that it can help them get feedback on assignments that they are doing in class.

Another argument is that it can help with students' creativity in the classroom and give them ideas for creativity.

Concerns about AI

If you are not very specific when you are asking a question, then sometimes it can give you false information.

It also sometimes uses fake sources if you are using it for that purpose which is concerning.

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Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more common in the classroom. I recently had a teacher come to our classroom to talk to us about AI and how to correctly use it. Some arguments for students to use AI tools in the classroom is that it can generate study guides and practice questions, reinforce concepts, give immediate feedback, and scaffold assignments. This will help students target their learning needs, study, fix mistakes, and clarify information immediately. Some concerns about students using AI are that is can be used inappropriately. Some students could cheat and use it to do their entire assignment without learning and creating their own ideas. Another reason is that AI can often get things wrong and include many mistakes. When I had a teacher come in and talk to us about AI, she asked AI a question and told it to list the sources it found the information from. Almost all of the links in the sources provided did not exist or was an entirely different source than it claimed. Many of the information was wrong.

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There are many benefits and concerns when it comes to students using AI.

Some arguments for students using AI in the classroom:

Can be used as a learning tool/support

AI tools can give students accessibility to instant, individualized feedback that teachers might not always have the time to provide. It can give students clarity and support.

Improved creativity and productivity

AI can be used to help students brainstorm ideas, organize their thoughts and writing, and generate examples. In this case, AI can be seen as a partner rather than a shortcut.

Some concerns about students using AI:

Academic dishonesty

Students might become reliant and overdependent on AI to complete assignments and tasks without actually learning and understanding the material. This can decrease a student’s will to complete work and make it tougher for teachers to assess if a student truly understands a concept.

Inaccurate or biased information

AI is not always 100% correct, and it is sure to disclose that when you first open the page. AI tools might provide incorrect information or biased explanations. Younger students may struggle to determine what is accurate or reliable in AI-generated content.

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What are some arguments for students to use AI tools in the classroom?

AI tools can adapt content, pace, and feedback to a student's individual needs, reminiscent of a 24/7 personalized tutor to help clarify difficult concepts or practice skills. Additionally, students can use AI to quickly generate rough drafts, outlines, summaries of complex texts, or brainstorm ideas, helping them overcome writer's block and focus more on higher-order thinking like analysis and critique.

What are some concerns about kids using AI tools?

There is a concern that over-reliance on AI for tasks like writing or problem-solving will lead students to bypass the learning process, causing their critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and writing skills to decline significantly. Also, students may use generative AI to complete entire assignments and submit the work as their own, making it challenging for educators to verify the authenticity of student work and leading to increased rates of plagiarism.

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What are some arguments for students to use AI tools in the classroom?

AI is a tool that can help students study, understand concepts, brainstorm, etc. It is not merely a shortcut assignment tool as long as it is understood that it is not meant to be doing the assignment for you. Students can access tools like ChatGPT and ask it to help them find sources (as it does search the web), brainstorm for a paper topic, help organize or scaffold material, and as a study buddy for understanding processes and ideas, among other things. The use of AI is not a negative in these situations and it is valuable for students to get feedback and help with assignments (this is helpful for teachers too along the many ways AI can be used by the teacher!).

What are some concerns about kids using AI tools?

The main concern with AI being used by students is the idea of AI being a "shortcut" for getting past assignments. This is not helping the student learn and grow in the problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, etc. that they are getting to learn in those assignments. Also, as we learned last week, AI is sourcing its information from the internet and it will be providing biased information that students are trusting or using to inform their own thinking.

Mrs. Hancock in one of the videos said it best, "I think to fight it is a losing battle, we should be teaching kids how to use it as a tool, and not as a shortcut."

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1. What are some arguments for students to use AI tools in the classroom?

-AI tools benefit students by providing personalized support that adapts to each learner's needs. It can offer targeted practice, immediate feedback, and scaffolds for struggling students. It also increases classroom efficiency by handling routine tasks, freeing teachers and students to focus on higher-order thinking, collaboration, and deeper instruction.

2. What are some concerns about kids using AI tools?

-AI can produce plausible but incorrect or biased information that students might accept without verification, so teaching critical evaluation is essential. Unequal access to devices and internet can widen equity gaps, and overreliance on AI risks undermining the development of foundational skills .

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What are some arguments for students to use AI tools in the classroom?

-One argument for students to use AI tools in the classroom is that it allows them to speed up the brainstorming process when it comes to more creative and free assignments. If some students are truly stumped about how to start, then they can ask AI to help them with how to begin and scaffold their assignment. Another argument is that it provides immediate feedback that teachers would otherwise be unable to do in such a quick time. For example, students in math class can not only ask AI if their homework problem is correct, but they can ask the AI to help them go through the step by step process on how the answer is found.

What are some concerns about kids using AI tools? Give two points for each question.

-In tangent with the first argument above, some students can abuse AI and allow it to actually do the assignment for them instead of using it for brainstorming purposes only. Another argument is that AI is not 100% correct, so answers, formulas, and thought processes it gives students can be skewed or just plain wrong.

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What are some arguments for students to use AI tools in the classroom?

A way AI can be helpful in the classroom is by preparing kids for what they are going to experience. If students learn what AI materials looks like and how it works, they will be able to identify it in everyday life which would be very beneficial to them. AI tools are also helpful for narrowing down topics for assignments and saving time on sources ( for example, summarizing transcripts and podcasts).

What are some concerns about kids using AI tools? Give two points for each question.

There are concerns about giving kids the ability to use AI tools. One is that students who learn how to use it may manipulate it to solve their assignments for them. For example, using AI to solve problems or write a paper. This strips students of their critical thinking skills.

On another note, not all students have access to this advanced technology, so it can be unfair to use it in a classroom when not every student can have access to it.

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I think that there can be some good uses of ai in the classroom, but with some restrictions. One of the things I thought about students using ai could be to further explore some research for a paper or project. Sometimes when researching it can become difficult when trying to look up the right things, and using ai might give them some more options closer to what they are asking rather than a google search. The use of AI could also be useful in a presentation like making a slide or poster board, ai can make it interesting and make a cool graphic.

I think the use of ai in the classroom though should be extremely monitored and used only when asked. I think students might start to depend on ai for everything and that is not a good way to go about school. Ai is incredibly useful but it should not be used for everything, students should still have to actually learn instead of letting ai do it for them

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Some arguments in favor of kids using AI in the classroom are that it helps students organize their thoughts, can help with brainstorming, and can even scaffold assignments or chunk them to make them more accessible to students.

Some arguments against using AI in the classroom are that, oftentimes, students use it to cheat on assignments and essays, and become overly reliant on AI when some information AI gives is not always accurate.

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What are some arguments for students to use AI tools in the classroom?

I think that AI can be beneficial in certain circumstances, but should be used mostly for high school and college-aged students. At this age, it can be used more ethically for brainstorming and polishing their work, while keeping the ideas they have come up with on their own.

For studying, there are some great AI platforms available that can turn your notes and slides into any mode of studying you enjoy. This is great for allowing students to explore what methods work best for them.

What are some concerns about kids using AI tools?

With an AI introduction too young for these same uses, it could cause students to not be able to properly form these ideas or be able to do work on their own when needed.

Allowing AI on every single assignment, or using it to brainstorm for everything, can cause students to become too reliant on AI resources and lack the skills they need to succeed later on.

Another downside of AI is all the environmental effects. I don't think we fully understand the impact it could have yet.

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In favor of students using AI in the classroom:

AI can aid students in processing lots of information at once. When doing research, if they need some sort of clarification on difficult situations, it can provide an outlet for them to ask questions and/or seek more info.

AI can also help students study by way of new-age study tools that summarize topics, as well as come up with strategies that may help them memorize information.

Against AI in the classroom:

Despite its pluses, AI can sometimes enable laziness in the classroom. Students can become over-reliant on AI, impacting their ability to think for themselves, and instead letting the AI do it for them.

Furthermore, in some ways, AI can indirectly encourage students to not pay attention during class. When students have access to AI, they might feel no need to pay attention, as they know they can just have the AI do their homework for them.

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One argument for students to use artificial intelligence in the classroom is that it is simply fast. At the click of a button, students have access to countless information without having to ask. It is convenient. Another argument for pro-AI is the expertise it provides. AI can be used as an editing tool for work already completed, just needing to be perfected.

One argument for anti-artificial intelligence for kids in the classroom is that it is not always accurate. AI pulls information from sources all over the internet, and it is not correct at times, making it hard to distinguish between what is real or not. Another con of AI is the over-dependency that develops when it is used too often. It can get to the point where students may lose their critical thinking abilities.

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Some arguments for students to use AI in the classroom are that it is more effective for doing work and can help students move past difficult tasks like brainstorming and focus on the actual quality of their work. Another argument is that it will prepare them for the workforce. Since AI is quickly taking over, getting students to learn how to use it early will help them be better equipped to handle it in the future.

Some concerns about kids using AI include:

using AI as a replacement for actual work

students becoming too dependent on AI so much that they lose their ability to think critically

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For AI in the classroom:

AI helps students understand things faster. AI can explain confusing topics in simpler ways, give examples, and break problems down step-by-step. This can help students learn at their own pace.

AI can support creativity and save time. Students can use AI to brainstorm ideas, check grammar, or get feedback on their writing. It can help them get started on assignments instead of feeling stuck.

Concerns for AI in the classroom:

Students might become too dependent on AI. If kids rely on AI to do all the thinking or problem-solving for them, they may not develop their own critical-thinking or writing skills.

AI can sometimes give wrong or biased information. Kids may trust everything AI says, even when it’s incorrect or not age appropriate. They need guidance to use it responsibly and check their work.

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Argument for AI in the Classroom:

-AI can be used to help students reinforce concepts they've already learned through tools such as study guides and concept maps.

-AI can also give immediate and personalized feedback for students to revise their work before they submit their assignment.

Concerns about AI Use in the Classroom:

-Students can become dependent on AI to complete assignments for them before attempting them.

-With an over reliance on AI, students may believe everything they read without any further investigation. Due to lack of AI education, students may not know that AI sometimes provides biased or inaccurate information.

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One argument for students to use AI tools in the classroom is that it can be helpful for students because it can provide immediate feedback and explains a big concept in a smaller way to help students understadn it. In the classroom it is importnatn to teach students to use AI as a tool and an educational way that will deepen their understanding of a concept. Another positive way that AI can be used as a tool in the classroom for students is it can help students oragnize their thoughts. It can also make content more engaging by providing ideas for activities. A concern for students using AI is that students will rely too heavily on AI that they will not be able to think on their own or even be able to problem solve by themselves. Another concern is that students might believe everything they read on AI even if it is not credible.

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One argument for students to use AI tools in the classroom is that it helps students brainstorm ideas, organize information, and summarize thoughts. This leads to creative results, but at the same time, doesn't it decrease actual creativity in the brain? Another argument for students to use AI is that it's the new normal. We're entering an age where AI is used constantly in the workplace. Learning how to prompt it and use it as a tool may be essential to developing competent members of society, just as any other school subject is intended to do.

A concern about kids using AI is the overall learning loss. With a tool that can summarize information from a research paper in seconds, kids aren't going to actually read anymore, which is concerning because reading and writing are two extremely important skills to have. A second argument against kids using AI is that it produces incorrect information. I've done assignments where I have to detect if a resource AI produces is real or fake. Sometimes ChatGPT just makes up names and articles! Reading and processing that fake information is not beneficial for anyone, let alone children.

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Some arguments for students using AI tools in the classroom are that AI can improve students' productivity by helping them brainstorm, organize ideas, and revise their drafts. AI can also support students' learning in different ways. It can offer them text-to-speech tools, translations, summarization, and vocabulary support to help make learning more equitable for students who need extra support. Some concerns about kids using AI tools are that students might misuse AI to complete assignments without actually learning the material. This would make it difficult for teachers to assess students' true understanding of content. AI can also sometimes generate incorrect or misleading information, which could lead students to learn or submit incorrect content.

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Pros:

1. AI can give students the help they personally need, whether that's extra practice or a different way of explaining something. It supports kids at their own speed, which can make learning feel less stressful and lead to more success.

2. Technology and AI are becoming a bigger part of today's world, and they're only becoming more and more frequent. Learning how to use these tools now helps students build the skills they will need in their future jobs and everyday life.

Cons:

1. If students begin to let AI do all of their work, then they may not put as much effort into doing any work. It is important that AI is used as a tool to support learning and not replace it.

2. Some AI tools collect data about students, and not all of them handle that information safely. Schools have to be very careful about which tools they use and how students' information is protected.

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A couple of arguments for students to use AI tools include that it helps students learn more efficiently with quick feedback and support, and it builds important digital skills needed for future jobs. Some concerns about AI include that students may become too dependent and think less for themselves, and AI can give inaccurate or biased information.

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I think that students can get a lot out of AI tools when they use them correctly. AI can help break down hard passages into words the student already understands so the content feels more managebale. It also can give quick explanations or examples when a student needs extra support and the teacher can't get to them right away. It could also just explain it in a way to the student that the teacher never even thought of. However, I think there also are some real concerns with AI in the classroom. Some kids use AI to cheat and it keeps them from actually learning the skills we want them to build. My worry is that if AI writes an essay for a student, then the student never practices writing on their own. In the end though, it really depends on what the teacher is assessing. If the goal is to check their comprehension, then using AI to explain the paragraph feels like cheating. But if the goal is to see how well they can write after they understand the text, then using AI for clarity does not get in the way of the actual skill being graded.

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The implementation of AI tools in classrooms provides multiple advantages to educational environments. AI tools help students learn better through their operational functions. AI tools provide students with immediate feedback which helps them detect their errors right away instead of waiting for extended periods to receive results. AI tools help teachers create individualized educational plans for their students. What are some concerns about kids using AI tools? Students who depend on AI tools extensively will lose their capacity to think independently and write effectively. AI completes all tasks which makes skill learning ineffective because students cannot build their own abilities. AI tools generate incorrect data that contains discriminatory content. Students who do not check their sources will learn false information which they might believe to be true facts.

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Pros of AI-

1.) Additional Resources + Instruction: Using AI platforms allows for students to see other resources, ideas, and types of instruction. AI can create visuals, study guides, vocabulary sheets, learning games, and so much more. This is a great way to use different instruction types to best suit each individual student.

2.) Constructive Feedback: AI can give corrective and motivating feedback when you upload your work, assignment instructions, and rubric. This is a great way to use AI to correct, reflect, and advance their work.

Cons of AI-

1.) Thinking Development: AI is a great tool to advance your knowledge, but if you use it incorrectly it can hinder your thinking development and processes. Incorrect use would to have AI do the work and questions for you, and copying and pasting its response. In the classroom, it can be hard to manage and overlook all students AI use to make sure they are using it correctly.

2.) Dependability: Sometimes students can become over-dependable and reliable of AI platforms. This could include trusting all information it gives you. It is important to check other trusted resources too since AI can make mistakes or provide irrelevant information for specific scenarios. Also, we do not want students to fully relay on AI to complete assignments, meet deadlines, and finish tasks.

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Some pros to using AI in the classroom are it can give students additional resources and access to information all in one place. This makes it easier for students who need that additional support to get it. AI can generate practice problems, examples, and more to help students who may be confused. The concerns with AI are that it can create a lack of critical thinking skills for students. With the ability to have AI generate all thoughts you could need for a topic, it creates less of a need for students to do their thinking on their own. AI can also provide false information or incorrect sources. When it comes to creating writing responses, AI can lack the correct knowledge needed to complete the assignment. If teachers want to utilize AI in their classroom, they should educate their students on how to effectively use it and what to watch out for.

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Some arguments for students to use AI tools in the classroom is that it offers them extra help and support that they may not be able to receive. Students can ask AI questions at any time, reflect on their work, check their understanding, and receive immediate feedback. AI tools can also adjust explanations, examples, and practice problems based on each student’s performance. This allows students who need extra support to get it instantly, and students who are ahead to further expand their understanding. Some concerns however include the fact that some students may let AI do the thinking for them instead of developing their own skills, especially in writing and problem-solving as AI is able to complete their assignments for them at just a click of a button rather than putting in the cognitive effort required. Some kids may also not have access to the tools or technology, meaning evolving into a world in which we rely on these tools may put these students behind.

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AI is going to continue increasing in relevance, and thus as future educators it is important for us to understand the benefits and drawbacks of using it in the classroom. One benefit of using AI in the classroom is that it can personalize learning by helping teachers tailor content to their students' individual needs and learning styles. This can include diversifying instruction for students with disabilities, or ELL students. Secondly, AI can be used to foster conversations around ethical considerations and responsible use, giving students an opportunity to think critically, form their opinion, and defend it. This will help them grow and develop as learners. While AI can be beneficial for students to use in the classroom, there are many concerns. The first concern is that AI is not always accurate, and if teachers do not teach students how to analyze the answers that AI gives them to determine its validity, they may end up using the wrong answer given to them by AI without questioning it. Lastly, it is extremely easy for students of any age to quickly become dependent on AI, which can cause deficits in critical thinking. Students should still be using their own knowledge and skills to complete an assignment, implementing AI as an assistive tool rather than a replacement for having to do the work themselves. Overall, I believe that AI has value in the classroom, but only if implemented correctly and safely.

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Using AI tools in the classroom can actually support students in some really helpful ways. For one, AI can make learning feel more personalized — kids can get quick explanations, examples, and extra practice in language that makes sense to them, which keeps them from getting stuck or frustrated. It also helps them build real-world skills, because AI is becoming a normal tool in school, work, and everyday life. Teaching students how to use it responsibly now is kind of like when we teach them how to use calculators or Google — it prepares them for the future.

At the same time, there are some valid concerns about kids using AI. Students might start relying on it too much and skip doing their own thinking or writing, which can hurt their long-term learning. There’s also the issue that AI can be wrong or biased, and younger students might just trust whatever it says without really questioning it. That’s why teachers have to guide them and help them understand when and how to use AI in a smart, responsible way.

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AI is something that is becoming more and more relevant. In one of the videos from this module, a teacher says rather than fighting the use of AI as educators you should be encouraging students to learn more about it. I think there are many benefits to using Ai in the classroom. It can generate study guides, provide prompts for writing assignments, generate practice math problems, summarize a text, and the list goes on. It can enhance learning, but at the same time it can also diminish learning if you are not using it properly. Chatgpt can be used as a short cut in the classroom which is not the point. You do not want it to get to the point where your students are using it so much they don't even know how to brainstorm on their own anymore. Once students become reliant on Ai, that is when there a major problem. Another disadvantage to using Ai is that it is not always the most reliable. It can be wrong and therefore could jeopardize a students work because they were not fact checking the information it is spitting out for them. I believe it is good and ok for students to explore with Ai, but to make sure they do not become dependent on it and to remember to use their own brain too.

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Some arguments for using AI in the classroom is first off, it allows for students to ask it questions about difficult topics. If you are confused about something it is great to be able to ask AI to break it down for you when the teacher is not there to answer any questions. Secondly, it is very useful when being creative, it allows for brainstorming when stuck on a topic. Now, some concerns when using AI in the classroom is that it is very easy for students to become dependent on it. When the more they use it the more they get used to it. Once they start using it to complete school work for them is when it hurts their learning and real life skills. Secondly, AI is not always correct, it can give wrong information which also hurts learning a lot.

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Using AI tools in an elementary (K–5) classroom, including a music room, can offer helpful benefits for young learners. First, AI can give quick, child-friendly feedback such as helping students check their reading, practice math facts, or in music, helping them match pitch or keep a steady beat. This can make learning feel more engaging and supportive, especially for students who need extra practice. Second, AI can spark creativity. In music classes, kids might experiment with simple AI tools that create rhythms, melodies, or backing tracks, helping them explore sound in fun and playful ways. This can build confidence and make music-making feel accessible for all students, even those who are shy or new to performing.

However, there are also concerns about K–5 students using AI. One concern is that younger children may rely too much on AI for answers instead of practicing important skills like problem-solving, creativity, and careful listening. In music, for example, kids might depend on AI to fix rhythms or create songs instead of learning to try, revise, and learn from mistakes. Another concern is that young students may not always understand when AI is wrong or oversimplified. Without guidance, they might accept incorrect information or misunderstand musical concepts. For these reasons, AI should be used carefully, with teachers helping students stay hands-on, curious, and in control of their own learning especially in a creative subject like music.

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AI is undoubtedly a hot topic, with many arguments for and against its use in the classroom and in more broad contexts. When used properly, GenAI can be a useful tool for students; examples include using it to find sources, where the student then reads the sources thoroughly to verify that they are useful. GenAI can also be used to create study guides and brainstorm; a student can get just as much use from a helpful AI suggestion as a non-helpful one, if the poor suggestion makes them think about why they wouldn't use that idea. On the other hand, GenAI can definitely be used inappropriately and can inhibit learning. Using GenAI to produce whole texts will not help students learn the content or practice their writing skills, and the product may be incorrect or biased. Also, using it as a search tool for their classwork may be problematic, as it draws from answers all across the internet and can reflect the biases contained in other people's content. As a side note, it can also be problematic in that student work is often viewed through a lens of suspicion, and as someone who favors lots of commas and em-dashes, this makes me worry that I will be accused of using GenAI when I'm not.

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There are various arguments for using AI in the classroom. Arguments for either side depend a lot on what one thinks the goal of school or education is. Is it for learning and memorizing or for understanding concepts and applying them in the real world? AI can be useful because it can help enhance learning. It can help make study guides and address flaws or missed parts of assignments. It also can allow students to learn the responsibility and balance of AI and how to use it for good. The reality is, whether school allows AI or not, it is going to continue to develop and be used in various areas. Having it in school allows kids to learn how to do this without copyright infringement or overusing the tools. Some cons are the arguments for cheating. AI can be used to produce an assignment in just seconds with no effort or help from the student other than giving the assignment. Many think that AI should be banned, as it does the work for students and makes it hard to assess student learning or understanding. There are also the environmental aspects since AI tools like ChatGPT require a lot of energy to run and create carbon emissions and negative environmental impact. Overall, I would argue that AI can be used in the classroom, but it is essential that it has guidelines and limitations in order to make sure students do not become completely reliant on these tools.

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One major argument in favor of using AI in the classroom is that they provide personalized learning supports. Ai programs can adapt to individual learning styles and paces. As well as offer tailored feedback, explanations and give extra practice. This makes learning more accessible for students who struggle with the traditional instructions or those who need more time to grasp concepts. Another benefit is that AI can increase student engagement and creativity. interactive features such as simulations, instant feedback, and idea-generation tools encourage students to explore subjects in new ways which make learning more dynamic and motivating. Despite these advantages, there are valid concerns about students use of AI in the classroom. one major issue is academic integrity and overreliance. Some students make use AI to complete and assignment or generate answers for them without truly understanding the content, which can undermine learning and reduce the development of critical thinking skills. another concern involves privacy and data safety. Many AI platforms collect and store users data, which can raise ethical questions about how children's personal information is used and protected. Without strong privacy safeguards and clear guidelines, students data could be at risk for misuse.

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There are some arguments for students to use AI tools, such as KidsChatGPT that respect students' privacy without monitoring and storing their chat. It also uses a filtering system that blocks or warns students about harmful or inappropriate words. It is used to be fun and engaging for students to learn and explore their interests. AI tools can help students with mental health and questions that spark their curiosity and creativity. However, there are some concerns about kids using AI tools, as roughly 1 to 5 teenagers used ChatGPT to help them do their homework. By having AI tools do students’ homework, they don’t learn the subject and rely on the AI tools more. Students become more reliant on using AI to do their work instead of actually learning.