Grade 6-8: A district allows just one AI tool, AI finds old PHP bugs & the Pink Panther fakes
This week on TechCheck for grades 6โ8: Clover School District in South Carolina paused student access to most AI tools bโฆ
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youtube-nocookie.com and open.spotify.com, or use the options below.Did you know hackers are demanding millions in cyber attacks, and companies collect over 72 million data points on you by the time you're 13? ๐คฏ In this episode, we break down why you need a "Zero-Trust" mindset to protect your privacy, how to spot algorithm bias, and why you should treat Artificial Intelligence as a brainstorming partner instead of a cheat sheet!Welcome to TFE TechCheck, your bi-weekly roundup of the biggest tech news, broken down for 6th-8th Grade!๐ TFE Ecosystem Connections: Core Domain: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Citizenship TFE Academy: Want to learn more? Log in and check out the Current Events tab for this week's reading and writing prompt! TFE Textbooks: Teachers, pair this episode with Chapter 4 in your 6th-8th Grade textbook.๐ก Teacher Tip: Use this episode as Station 1 in your classroom rotation, or assign it as homework to keep the curriculum fresh! Need offline reinforcement? Print the related TFE Tech Sheet from your dashboard.๐ Learn more about Tech for Everyone (TFE): https://techforeveryone.app#TFE #TechCheck #TechNews #EdTech #CSeducation #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence
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