You’re on a committee tasked with generating a AI draft use policy for Leafville Ohio High School. Work together with your group to come up with the a policy document and stakeholder listening and education plan. Consider ethical principles such a privacy, bias, and our Leafville’s general obligation to give students and future-focused education. Also, do not neglect to consider FERPA as it is very relevant to this case. Be realistic, considering that AI checkers are not 100% accurate and there may be substantive opposition on both sides of the issue, and that there may not be many local AI experts. Using AI to help draft this policy is fine, but the goal is to stimulate a discussion amongst the group about controversies and stakeholder buy in.
I. Introduction
- Purpose of the Policy: Explains why the policy is needed, focusing on the benefits and challenges of using generative AI in education.
- Scope: Clarifies who is affected by the policy (e.g., students, teachers, administrative staff) and in what contexts it applies (classroom use, homework, research projects).
II. Definitions
- Generative AI: Provides a clear definition of generative AI technologies covered by the policy.
- Key Terms: Defines other important terms used within the policy for clarity (e.g., academic integrity, bias).
III. Ethical Principles
- Integrity and Honesty: Guidelines on maintaining academic honesty with AI-generated content.
- Equity and Accessibility: Ensures equitable access to AI tools and addresses potential biases in AI-generated content.
- Privacy and Security: Outlines how students’ and educators’ data will be protected when using AI tools.
IV. Guidelines for Use
- Educational Use Cases: Describes approved ways in which generative AI can be used to support learning objectives.
- Prohibited Uses: Specifies situations or purposes for which generative AI may not be used (e.g., completing assignments on behalf of students).
- Collaboration and Sharing: Guidelines on how students and teachers can share AI-generated work within and outside the school environment.
V. Responsibilities
- Students: Outlines expectations for responsible use of generative AI, including citing sources and distinguishing between AI-assisted and original work.
- Teachers and Staff: Describes the role of educators in guiding, monitoring, and evaluating the use of generative AI in educational activities.
- Administration: Defines the responsibilities of school administrators in providing support, resources, and training for the effective and ethical use of AI.
VI. Monitoring and Compliance
- Monitoring Use: Details how the use of generative AI will be monitored to ensure compliance with the policy.
- Handling Violations: Describes the procedures for addressing breaches of the policy, including potential consequences.
VII. Support and Resources
- Training and Education: Outlines the provision of training for students and staff on the ethical use of generative AI and the interpretation of AI-generated content. Leafville’s school is not large or rich. Consider the realistic resources of a rural school.
- Technical Support: Information on where and how to get technical help with AI tools.
VIII. Review and Update
- Policy Review Schedule: Establishes a schedule for regularly reviewing and updating the policy to adapt to new developments in AI technology and education practices.
- Feedback Mechanism: Describes how students, teachers, and parents can provide feedback on the policy.