Resources for Ethical and Effective Use of AI Supplemental materials from Frederick S. Lane's presentation at the NASDTEC Annual Conference — June 17, 2025
🔑 Key Takeaways NASDTEC Annual Conference – June 17, 2025
AI Hype Is Real—and Strategic Commercial interests, venture capital, and cultural fascination with machine intelligence drive the current surge in generative AI adoption. Educators must separate genuine innovation from marketing exaggeration. K-12 Education Is Being Reshaped AI offers real benefits: personalized learning, teacher support, and administrative efficiency. However, it also carries significant risks: misinformation, bias, overreliance, and job displacement. Cybertraps Are Evolving Generative tools introduce new forms of digital misconduct. Risks fall into three categories : personal , professional , and criminal —and all can have licensure consequences. Ethics Matter More Than Ever Technology doesn’t cause unethical behavior, but it often accelerates and expands it. The ethical use of AI depends on human decisions, particularly by people in roles of trust and authority. The Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) Applies Core ethical principles, such as student privacy, confidentiality, and responsible tech use, must guide AI adoption. The June 2023 edition of MCEE emphasizes professional responsibility in a digital environment. Licensing and Oversight Are Crucial National and state efforts (e.g., Georgia PSC) are beginning to address AI-related educator conduct. Clear standards and professional development can help mitigate misconduct and enhance student welfare. Implementation Requires Guardrails Ethical AI integration depends on transparency , vetting , accountability , and ongoing professional development . School systems must adopt procedures that are both tech-savvy and student-centered. We Still Control the Future Despite speculation about AGI or “aiPhones,” humans retain decision-making power. The fundamental question remains: What is best for students? 🧾 Download the Slide Deck 📚 Curated Resources AI Ethics in Education Articles Referenced in Presentation Additional Articles Worth Reading 🎤 Extend the Conversation Let’s keep talking about this evolving space.
👤 About the Presenter Frederick S. Lane is an author, attorney, and educational consultant specializing in the intersection of technology, ethics, and education policy. He has written ten books and lectured around the world on AI, cybersecurity, and educator misconduct.
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