Ed3 Weekly Issue #159: Teen Tech Disconnect
Messaging around emerging technology like AI and the metaverse is misaligned with teens' needs and their surroundings
Hello blockchain enthusiasts!
Technology is moving fast. For those of us in the education industry, we see the impacts that this fast-moving technology has on young people.
There has been a big focus on social media and how it is shaping the mental health and overall well-being of teenagers. But what about AI?
Our deep dive this week looks at the disconnect that we are seeing in AI policy, school approaches to adopting AI, and what you people are experiencing.
As blockchain and web3 technologies become more prevalent, it will be interesting to see how those technologies impact young people as well.
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How Blockchain Is Being Used in College Credentials and Transcripts
Bitget Showcases Web3 Empowerment Initiatives at Harvard Blockchain Conference
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How Blockchain Is Being Used in College Credentials and Transcripts
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Bitget Showcases Web3 Empowerment Initiatives at Harvard Blockchain Conference
🔗 Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, proudly shared its social impact initiatives at the Harvard Blockchain Conference. Read
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🤿 Deep Dive
Mixed messages on AI for teens
🔗 This article explores the critical juncture we are currently facing concerning the integration of artificial intelligence into the lives of our learners in an increasingly digital society. As governing bodies and the tech industry champion the adoption of AI in educational contexts, a discussion is emerging from child safety advocates regarding potential developmental risks, particularly those associated with AI companion technologies engineered to foster emotional attachments.
This parallels earlier debates surrounding the introduction of various digital tools into education. However, the sophisticated nature of AI chatbots, with their capacity to both enhance learning and potentially facilitate harmful interactions, underscores the importance of cultivating a nuanced understanding of AI. Moving forward, the thoughtful development of AI literacy and the implementation of safety measures will be important to ensure the pedagogically sound integration of these powerful technologies in our systems of learning.
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