Artificial Intelligence - Resources & FAQs

Artificial intelligence refers to computer systems that are taught to automate tasks normally requiring human intelligence. "Generative AI" refers to tools, such as MagicSchool, ChatGPT, Gemini, and MagicSchool, that can produce new content, such as text, images, or music, based on patterns they've learned from their training data. This is made possible through "machine learning," a subset of AI where computers learn from data without being explicitly programmed for a specific task. Think of it as teaching a computer to be creative based on examples it has seen. While generative AI tools show great promise and often make useful suggestions, they are designed to predict what is right which is sometimes wrong. As a result, their output can be inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete.
 

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to our daily lives, often in ways we might not immediately recognize. Here are some common examples:

Smart Assistants: Devices like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple's Siri use AI to understand and respond to our voice commands, helping with tasks such as setting reminders, playing music, and providing weather updates.
Personalized Recommendations: Platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify use AI algorithms to analyze our preferences and viewing/listening habits to recommend movies, videos, and music that we are likely to enjoy.
Online Shopping: E-commerce sites like Amazon use AI to suggest products based on browsing history and purchase behavior, enhancing our shopping experience with personalized recommendations.
Social Media: AI powers the algorithms behind social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, curating content for our feeds, identifying and filtering out inappropriate content, and targeting advertisements.
Email Filtering: Services like Gmail use AI to filter out spam and categorize emails, helping us manage our inboxes more efficiently.
Navigation and Travel: Apps like Google Maps and Waze use AI to provide real-time traffic updates, suggest optimal routes, and estimate travel times.
Home Automation: Smart home devices like thermostats, lights, and security systems use AI to learn our preferences and automate tasks, making our homes more efficient and secure.

A300 - Responsible Use of Technology: Board Policy A300 applies to all technology provided by the Corporation as well as the personal devices of Users. This includes but is not limited to, telephones, cellular devices, digital media players, tablets, laptop and desktop computers and workstations, direct radio communication, Internet access, voice mail, e-mail, text messaging, direct messaging through device applications, facsimile transmission, and receipt, artificial intelligence, including language-generation tools and large language models and any computer-based research and/or communication. 

Student Technology Handbooks:  The language below is in the Student Technology Handbook and Student Handbooks. 

AI Tools & Systems

• Always review and critically assess outputs from AI tools before submission or dissemination. Students should never rely solely on AI-generated content without review.
• Be aware that AI-generated content may possess biases or inaccuracies. Always verify AI-produced results using trusted sources before considering them in academic work.
• Students must not use AI tools to create or propagate harmful, misleading, or inappropriate content. 
• Discuss the use of AI with teachers before using it to aid assignments, projects, research, or assessments.
• AI tools will be used for educational purposes only. Misuse or malicious use of AI technologies will lead to disciplinary action.

Data Governance Manual: The NS Data Governance Manual includes the language below: 

Artificial Intelligence and Data Collection
Students and staff should never input personal, sensitive, or confidential data into any AI system without prior authorization, including any data related to student education records.
 

Educators are harnessing AI in diverse and innovative ways to enhance the learning experience including: 

• Personalized Learning: AI-powered platforms can adapt materials to individual student needs, providing tailored content, pacing, and feedback.This helps ensure that every student progresses at their own optimal rate.   
• Intelligent Tutoring Systems: AI tutors provide personalized guidance and support, identifying areas where students need additional assistance and offering targeted interventions.   
• Grading and Feedback Assistance: AI can automate routine grading tasks, freeing up teachers' time for more meaningful interactions with students. AI can also provide basic feedback on assignments, allowing for more timely and frequent communication.   
• Creating and Adapting Learning Materials: AI can generate or customize educational content based on individual learning styles and preferences, making lessons more engaging and relevant.   
• Language Learning and Translation: AI-powered tools can assist with language acquisition, providing real-time translation, pronunciation practice, and conversational opportunities.   
• Administrative Tasks: AI can streamline administrative tasks like scheduling, record-keeping, and data analysis, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and student interaction.   
• Accessibility: AI can facilitate access to learning for students with disabilities, providing tools like text-to-speech, speech recognition, and real-time captioning.

For examples of AI use in Noblesville Schools, follow this link to view the Amplifying AI Across the District Blog Series. 

Teachers can promote responsible AI use by having students sign agreements describing appropriate practices. 

Rules can be implemented as additions to a class syllabus or independent student contracts. Some educators have also conducted class activities where such agreements are co-developed with students to support the development of AI literacy. 

Sample - Student Agreement on the Use of AI
AI can help me learn better and is important for my future, so I promise to use it correctly and make smart choices.

1. I will use AI tools responsibly and will not use AI in a way that could harm myself or others.
2. I will only use AI to support my learning and will follow my school’s rules and teacher’s instructions on when and how to use AI on an assignment.
3. I will be honest about when I use AI to help with assignments, and I will not turn in work that is fully created by an AI as my own.
4. If I use AI, I will review its work for mistakes.
5. I will check with my teacher when unsure about what is acceptable.

[Student Signature] 
 

• NS Digital Learning Blog - Amplifying AI Across the District Series. 
• Indiana Department of Education - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance for Parents and Families
• Common Sense Media - Understanding the Impact of AI on Our Kids.
• AI for Educators by Matt Miller
• The AI-Infused Classroom by Holly Clark
• “Class Tech Tips” Website by Monica Burns
• The Artificial Intelligence Playbook: Time-Saving Tools for Teachers that Make Learning More Engaging by Meghan Hargrave, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey

• Google Gemini - Gemini can help educators with writing, planning, learning, and more. It uses large language models to respond to prompts using information it already knows or gets from other sources.

• Brisk - Brisk is a free AI-powered Chrome extension that helps teachers save time directly within the tools they already use, like Google Docs, Slides, YouTube, and web articles. Quickly create instructional materials, share feedback, evaluate student writing, and adjust or translate texts - all without leaving your current workspace.

• Canva - Canva's AI image generator lets you choose image variations based on a preferred look and composition.

• Adobe Firefly - Adobe Firefly is a free tool that utilizes generative AI (artificial intelligence) to assist creative endeavors.

No, artificial intelligence (AI) will not replace teachers, but instead will be used as a tool to enhance and support teachers by automating tasks and providing personalized learning experiences, allowing them to focus more on student engagement and complex interactions that require human connection.