Jennifer Elemen, Ed.D.
@jenniferelemen.com
Educational Leadership, Digital Learning, AI Ethics, Media Literacy & Civic Co-Design
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"Teaching Critical GenAI Literacy: Empowering Students for a Digital Democracy" in Literacy Today Magazine (International Literacy Association) publuu.com/flip-book/24... / drive.google.com/file/d/1xdl9... #CritGenAI #AILiteracy #AIEthics #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation #AIinEd #AIinEdu #CivicEdEquity
Ethical AI: The Skills and Knowledge Equity Leaders Need 21cslacenter.berkeley.edu/publications... #21CSLA #EduSkyAI #AILiteracy #AIEthics
Ethical AI: The Skills and Knowledge Equity Leaders Need
The equity imperative surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in education is both urgent and complex. This brief provides an overview of the essential considerations for educational leaders approach...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Ethical AI: The Skills and Knowledge Equity Leaders Need 21cslacenter.berkeley.edu/publications... #21CSLA #EduSkyAI #AILiteracy #AIEthics
Glad to have contributed to this with #21CSLA
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Glad to have contributed to this with #21CSLA
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November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Want students to do their own thinking and writing—not rely on AI to do it for them? Try these strategies. ✍️
#EdChat #EduSky #EduSkyAI
#EdChat #EduSky #EduSkyAI
Proactively Limiting the Use of AI in the Classroom
By modeling AI, teachers can demonstrate to students the benefits and shortcomings of the technology.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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“A recent report from the Center for Democracy and Technology found four main risks that increase as schools adopt AI more widely: cyber attacks, bullying, technology malfunctions and troubling interactions with chatbots.”
CDT: Growing AI Use in Schools Brings Benefits and New Risks
A recent report from the Center for Democracy and Technology found four main risks that increase as schools adopt AI more widely: cyber attacks, bullying, technology malfunctions and troubling interactions with chatbots.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
“A recent report from the Center for Democracy and Technology found four main risks that increase as schools adopt AI more widely: cyber attacks, bullying, technology malfunctions and troubling interactions with chatbots.”
📢The California Serves Program promotes access to effective service-learning for students in grade twelve, with the goal of expanding access for high school graduates in obtaining a State Seal of Civic Engagement. Eligible LEAs may receive up to $500K annually in grants.📲 tinyurl.com/CAIToolkit
October 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
📢The California Serves Program promotes access to effective service-learning for students in grade twelve, with the goal of expanding access for high school graduates in obtaining a State Seal of Civic Engagement. Eligible LEAs may receive up to $500K annually in grants.📲 tinyurl.com/CAIToolkit
GenAI, Ethics, and Equity: A New Era for TK-12 Education Leaders: Community of Practice (Virtual) #21CSLA Bay Area
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GenAI, Ethics, and Equity: A New Era for TK–12 Education Leaders | Berkeley School of Education
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September 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
GenAI, Ethics, and Equity: A New Era for TK-12 Education Leaders: Community of Practice (Virtual) #21CSLA Bay Area
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AI & Media Literacy Webinar casocialstudies.org/event-6312368
September 24, 2025, 6-7 pm PT
@teach4justice.bsky.social @techcoachjuarez.bsky.social @katgoyette.bsky.social
#EduSkyAI #AILiteracy #MediaLiteracy
#DigCit #CivicEdEquity #CASocialStudies #SSChat
September 24, 2025, 6-7 pm PT
@teach4justice.bsky.social @techcoachjuarez.bsky.social @katgoyette.bsky.social
#EduSkyAI #AILiteracy #MediaLiteracy
#DigCit #CivicEdEquity #CASocialStudies #SSChat
September 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
AI & Media Literacy Webinar casocialstudies.org/event-6312368
September 24, 2025, 6-7 pm PT
@teach4justice.bsky.social @techcoachjuarez.bsky.social @katgoyette.bsky.social
#EduSkyAI #AILiteracy #MediaLiteracy
#DigCit #CivicEdEquity #CASocialStudies #SSChat
September 24, 2025, 6-7 pm PT
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#EduSkyAI #AILiteracy #MediaLiteracy
#DigCit #CivicEdEquity #CASocialStudies #SSChat
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Today for the blog!
@jenniferelemen.com writes about education for AI justice
Read about her approach to the work and some of the initiatives that she is contributing to.
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@jenniferelemen.com writes about education for AI justice
Read about her approach to the work and some of the initiatives that she is contributing to.
www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/designi...
Designing Civic Learning for AI Justice — Civics of Technology
Civics of Technology Announcements Next Tech Talk: The next Tech Talk will be held on September 2 at 8:00 Eastern Time. Register on our events page. Come join our community in an informal discuss...
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August 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Today for the blog!
@jenniferelemen.com writes about education for AI justice
Read about her approach to the work and some of the initiatives that she is contributing to.
www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/designi...
@jenniferelemen.com writes about education for AI justice
Read about her approach to the work and some of the initiatives that she is contributing to.
www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/designi...
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New curriculum resources from @jbpleasa.bsky.social just added to our site! Read about them here:
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New Curriculum Resources: Technoskeptical Investigations of AI Tech — Civics of Technology
By Jacob Pleasants & Julianna Kershen How are you going to talk with your students about AI? We are required to have an AI policy in our syllabus. Perhaps your institution requires one as well. ...
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August 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
New curriculum resources from @jbpleasa.bsky.social just added to our site! Read about them here:
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The CA AI in Education Workgroup, established under SB 1288, co-sponsored by @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond, brings together educators, students, experts, and educational partners to develop guidance and model policy for the safe, equitable, and effective use of AI in schools.
August 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The CA AI in Education Workgroup, established under SB 1288, co-sponsored by @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond, brings together educators, students, experts, and educational partners to develop guidance and model policy for the safe, equitable, and effective use of AI in schools.
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The workgroup will be convened for the first time tomorrow. You can provide input to the workgroup at: tinyurl.com/CAAISurvey 🤖
To view the agenda, public meeting link, and a list of workgroup members, visit tinyurl.com/CAAIWorkgrou...
To view the agenda, public meeting link, and a list of workgroup members, visit tinyurl.com/CAAIWorkgrou...
August 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The workgroup will be convened for the first time tomorrow. You can provide input to the workgroup at: tinyurl.com/CAAISurvey 🤖
To view the agenda, public meeting link, and a list of workgroup members, visit tinyurl.com/CAAIWorkgrou...
To view the agenda, public meeting link, and a list of workgroup members, visit tinyurl.com/CAAIWorkgrou...
Designing Civic Learning for AI Justice www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/designi... @civicsoftech.bsky.social #EduSky #EduSkyAI #CritGenAI #AILiteracy #AIEthics #AIJustice
Designing Civic Learning for AI Justice — Civics of Technology
Civics of Technology Announcements Next Tech Talk: The next Tech Talk will be held on September 2 at 8:00 Eastern Time. Register on our events page. Come join our community in an informal discuss...
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August 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Designing Civic Learning for AI Justice www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/designi... @civicsoftech.bsky.social #EduSky #EduSkyAI #CritGenAI #AILiteracy #AIEthics #AIJustice
I co-hosted this 🆕 podcast episode of Equity Leadership Now!
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📲 bse.berkeley.edu/eln/ep-18 #EduSky #EduSkyAI
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18. Removing Education Barriers for 2.1 Million Community College Students with Marina Aminy
Equity Leadership Now! · Episode
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August 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I co-hosted this 🆕 podcast episode of Equity Leadership Now!
🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/12NE...
📲 bse.berkeley.edu/eln/ep-18 #EduSky #EduSkyAI
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📲 bse.berkeley.edu/eln/ep-18 #EduSky #EduSkyAI
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🗳️ High School Voter Education Weeks are coming up from Sept 15-26, 2025!
✅ Educators, YOU can inspire the next generation of voters! Learn more with the California Secretary of State's Office and help make democracy stronger: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
✅ Educators, YOU can inspire the next generation of voters! Learn more with the California Secretary of State's Office and help make democracy stronger: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
August 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🗳️ High School Voter Education Weeks are coming up from Sept 15-26, 2025!
✅ Educators, YOU can inspire the next generation of voters! Learn more with the California Secretary of State's Office and help make democracy stronger: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
✅ Educators, YOU can inspire the next generation of voters! Learn more with the California Secretary of State's Office and help make democracy stronger: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
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State Seal of Civic Engagement AI Justice Project Toolkit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #AILiteracy #AIEthics #AIJustice #StateSealofCivicEngagement #CivicEdEquity #CivicsofTech #EduSkyAI
August 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
State Seal of Civic Engagement AI Justice Project Toolkit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #AILiteracy #AIEthics #AIJustice #StateSealofCivicEngagement #CivicEdEquity #CivicsofTech #EduSkyAI
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Someone finally wrote the data-center/electricity inflation story.
@nytimes.com #CPI
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August 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Someone finally wrote the data-center/electricity inflation story.
@nytimes.com #CPI
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@nytimes.com #CPI
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The AHA's #FreedomToLearn initiative educates historians and others on how to advocate publicly for honest history education, responds directly to legislation that would restrict history education, & creates resources to help teach history with integrity. 🗃️
Freedom to Learn | American Historical Association
The AHA’s Freedom to Learn initiative educates historians and others on how to advocate publicly for honest history education, responds directly to the bills themselves, and creates resources.
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August 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The AHA's #FreedomToLearn initiative educates historians and others on how to advocate publicly for honest history education, responds directly to legislation that would restrict history education, & creates resources to help teach history with integrity. 🗃️
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What does it look like to do critical tech studies with high school students?
@alliethrall.bsky.social, @philnichols.bsky.social, and Kevin Magill share their exciting project in today's Newsletter.
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@alliethrall.bsky.social, @philnichols.bsky.social, and Kevin Magill share their exciting project in today's Newsletter.
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Introducing Digital Civics Club — Civics of Technology
Civics of Tech Announcements Conference Recordings: Missed a session at our 2025 conference? Head to our conference page to see if a recording is available. Please note that not all sessions wer...
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August 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What does it look like to do critical tech studies with high school students?
@alliethrall.bsky.social, @philnichols.bsky.social, and Kevin Magill share their exciting project in today's Newsletter.
www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/introdu...
@alliethrall.bsky.social, @philnichols.bsky.social, and Kevin Magill share their exciting project in today's Newsletter.
www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/introdu...
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What California Teachers Are Trying, Building, and Learning with AI report via @CRPE_edu crpe.org/wp-content/u... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #TLSky #EdTech #AIinEducation #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence
August 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
What California Teachers Are Trying, Building, and Learning with AI report via @CRPE_edu crpe.org/wp-content/u... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #TLSky #EdTech #AIinEducation #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence
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Data centers use massive energy and water. Here’s how to build them better f-st.co/rznXlIV
Data centers use massive energy and water. Here’s how to build them better
The race to build AI infrastructure is draining power grids and water supplies. But with the right innovation, tomorrow’s data centers could clean the air, grow food, and power entire communities.
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August 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Data centers use massive energy and water. Here’s how to build them better f-st.co/rznXlIV
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And read more about the study at Civics of Technology:
AI is Automating and Legitimating Hidden Curriculum in Schools — Civics of Technology
Marie Heath and Melissa Warr have a new article out in JTE investigating the hidden curriculum perpetuated by genAI.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
And read more about the study at Civics of Technology:
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Parts of the Constitution were erased from the Library of Congress website, including the section featuring the foreign emoluments clause.
The removal was blamed on a "coding error."
Here's a reminder of what the clause says, just in case Congress ever decides to enforce it...
The removal was blamed on a "coding error."
Here's a reminder of what the clause says, just in case Congress ever decides to enforce it...
August 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Parts of the Constitution were erased from the Library of Congress website, including the section featuring the foreign emoluments clause.
The removal was blamed on a "coding error."
Here's a reminder of what the clause says, just in case Congress ever decides to enforce it...
The removal was blamed on a "coding error."
Here's a reminder of what the clause says, just in case Congress ever decides to enforce it...
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For a related empirical study, see this work from Melissa Warr and @mariekheath.bsky.social. "Findings reveal that LLMs exhibit implicit biases, such as assigning lower scores when students are said to attend an 'inner-city school' or prefer rap music."
August 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
For a related empirical study, see this work from Melissa Warr and @mariekheath.bsky.social. "Findings reveal that LLMs exhibit implicit biases, such as assigning lower scores when students are said to attend an 'inner-city school' or prefer rap music."
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Besides the automated racism, the "report also identified instances when AI teacher assistants generated lesson plans that relied on stereotypes, repeated misinformation, and sanitized controversial aspects of history." 🤖
A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of teachers report using AI weekly, according to a recent survey.
Annie and Lakeesha struggle in school. AI teacher assistants treated them very differently.
A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of teachers report using AI weekly, according to a recent survey.
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August 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Besides the automated racism, the "report also identified instances when AI teacher assistants generated lesson plans that relied on stereotypes, repeated misinformation, and sanitized controversial aspects of history." 🤖