Defining feature
a characteristic that strongly shapes or identifies something.
Incentives
rewards or motivations that encourage certain behavior.
Academic Integrity
honesty in schoolwork
Intrinsic motivation
desire to learn or act because of genuine interest, not external rewards.
fair despite unequal conditions
Stopgap
a temporary fix that solves a problem only for the short term
Personalize
adapt learning to individuals
Automation
tasks done by machines
Normalize
to make something appear acceptable or standard, even if it is not ideal.
Enrichment
activities that enhance or deepen learning beyond basic instruction.
Metric
a measurement or standard used to evaluate something.
Institution
an established organization such as a university or government body.
Fringe
something at the edge of society’s acceptance, something “crazy” or “radical” that is not widely known and/or accepted
Proponents
people who support or argue in favor of something.
Data Privacy
protection of personal info
Critical Thinking
analyzing ideas independently
Endorsement
– formal approval or support, such as in a recommendation letter.
Overreliance
excessive dependence (on technology)
computer systems that simulate thinking.
Paradox
a situation that contains conflicting truths or contradictions.
Resilience
the ability to perform well despite challenges or pressures.
Normed
evaluated using a standard scale that compares individuals to a large group.
Holistic
focusing on the whole picture rather than a single element.
Portfolio
a collection of work or achievements that demonstrates ability or experience.
Contend
to argue or claim something in a debate or discussion