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Enhancing Students’ Self-Determination Through Student-AI Collaboration

Self-determination—the ability to act as a causal agent with skills and attitudes that enable him/her to cause things to happen in one’s life—is a cornerstone of personal and academic growth. As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly transforms our daily lives, utilizing AI to enhance students’ self-determination presents a significant opportunity. This blog explores how to leverage AI for students’ self-determination, emphasizing teachers’ roles.

CIDDL Community Chat: AI for Reviewing Literature

On a recent episode of the CIDDL AI Community Office Hours on December 10th, 2024, Dr. Katie Tuck, an associate professor at the University of Kansas, shared her expertise in utilizing AI tools for literature reviews. The session covered innovative AI tools that simplify locating, analyzing, and synthesizing academic literature. This post synthesizes key insights from the event.

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Summary of UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education, presenting both opportunities and challenges for teachers. The new UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers addresses the urgent need for educators to develop the skills necessary to integrate AI effectively and ethically into teaching. This framework helps teachers navigate AI’s ethical, technical, and pedagogical dimensions while ensuring that education remains human-centered and inclusive.

Multimodal Assessment is Emerging: What Should You Know?

This blog explores the current uses of Multimodal Learning Analytics (MMLA) and possible future applications. It will also address the ethical and practical considerations arising from this shift.

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CIDDL Community Chat: AI’s Impact on Special Education History

In our community chat, Let’s Talk AI and Special Education, on October 15, CIDDL focused on AI and Special Education Research. Our guest expert, Dr. Trey Vasquez, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida, introduced AI’s current state and future in education and delved into key basic research areas of AI in education and applied research topics.

Emerging Trends in Special Education Technology: A Doctoral Scholar Symposium Part Two

On April 10th, 2024, CIDDL hosted a second “Emerging Trends in Special Educational Technology” webinar to highlight the innovative work of doctoral students. The invited panelists were Lauryn Castro from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Roba Hrisseh from George Mason University, Reagan Mergen from George Mason University, and Juli Taylor from the University of Kansas. Each panelist shared their work regarding special education technology and its impact on teacher and personnel preparation, followed by a Q&A session.

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Unlocking Potential: A Collaborative Roadmap to Technology Integration in Special Education Part 2

In the webinar on January 31st, Unlocking Potential: A Collaborative Roadmap to Technology Integration in Special Education Part 2, panelists from five institutions of CIDDL Tech Alliance gathered to discuss the progress of their TIP.

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Exploring the Integration of AI (ChatGPT) by Educators in Classroom Settings

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has ushered in a transformative era, introducing many challenges and opportunities. This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize traditional teaching methods and significantly impact students’ cognitive development and academic achievement.

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