• Generative AI (Gen AI) is technology that can create new content (text, images, video, etc.) based on patterns it has learned from large amounts of data.
  •       Example: ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Gemini
     
• While Gen AI will generate answers to questions, it does not "think" or "know" like a person. It identifies patterns in data to create content. User are advised to be the human in the loop.
  •      Judge information critically.

• Encourages creativity and supports learning     
  • Gen AI can help students with brainstorming, writing support, or studying.
• Gen AI prompting is becoming an important skill for the future.
  • Many colleges and employers are looking for applicants with these skills.
• Everyone needs to learn how to ethically use Gen AI.
  • The large language models that train Gen AI will provide wrong answers.
  • Users must use critical thinking, because Gen AI will provide wrong answers.
  • Users will typically be required to site their use of Gen AI. Otherwise it might be considered cheating or plagiarism.

What is a SchoolAI Space?

School AI Spaces are interactive, text-based chatbots designed to engage students in educational activities. They simulate scenarios, provide tutoring, and offer learning games.

How we'll Use Spaces in 9-12 Classrooms:

• Interactive Learning:
  •  Students can explore subjects through roleplay, solving real-world problems, or engaging in scientific experiments within a safe digital environment.
• Personalized Education:
  • Spaces adapt to individual learning styles and paces, providing tailored feedback and challenges to support student growth.
• Enhanced Engagement:
  • By turning lessons into interactive experiences, Spaces increase student motivation and involvement in their learning.
• Teacher Support:
  • Teachers monitor student progress and insights via Mission Control, allowing for targeted interventions and support.
• Real-World Connections:
  • Spaces help students connect academic content to modern-day contexts, enhancing relevance and retention.

ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF AI USAGE

There are four levels of acceptable AI use. Teachers should inform students and parents about the specific level(s) of use that is acceptable for their course, either through the syllabus or assignment instructions.
 

	NO AI USAGE Students may not use AI Students must rely on their own knowledge and skills. Using AI violates the RQS academic integrity policy. Teachers may require an academic honesty pledge against AI use.
	AI ASSISTED Students may use AI for reactive task like feedback, editing, and tutoring. No generative AI contend is allowed. Using AI beyond these tasks violates academic integrity. Students may be required to submit an appendix with their final product.
	AI ENHANCED Students may use AI to complete teacher-specified elements. Keep a human in the loop: students are responsible for providing human oversight and evaluating all AO-generated content. Students must include internal citations, works cited entries, and an appendix in their final project.
	AI EMPOWERED Students may use AI throughout to support their work. AI Should be a 'co-pilot' to enhance student creativity. Keep a human in the loop: students are responsible for providing human oversight and evaluating all AI-generated content. Students must include internal citations, works cited entries, and an appendix in their final project.

Do:

• Be creative and original with your work
• Use AI when it has been explicitly allowed by your teacher
• Cite your sources-including when you use AI (even as a thought partner)

Don't:

• Use AI on an assignment when you have not been given permission to such (including on your personal devices)
• Use information or ideas that AI helped you generate without citing such

Regulation JG-RI: STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Academic Dishonesty- Cheating on test, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit for another person's work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material; unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics, including unauthorized use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) such as large language models (chatbots).

• First offense: No credit for the work, grade reduction, or replacement assignment.
• Subsequent Offense: In -school suspension, no credit for the work, grade reduction, course failure, or removal from extracurricular activities.

Safety & Security Measures

Outline the safety and security we have for students

• Walled off Garden- SchoolAI knows about the outside world, but the outside world does not know about our data.
• The system can detect concerning chatting, and then communicate with administrators and counselors.
  • Bullying
  • Mental Health Concerns
  • Violent Behavior
  • Cheating

Smart Tech Habits

• Do not reuse passwords: Passwords used for multiple logins can become compromised in data breaches and used to gain access to your more sensitive data.
• Do not use personal information to create passwords: Important dates and names are often public record and can be found online with a cursory search.
• Understand PII: Teach your child what Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is and why it important to keep it private.
• Never Post PII Online: Data shared with public websites and AI tools cannot be un-shared and may never be deleated.
• Teach Critical Thinking: Help your child question information they find and interact with online.
• Be Skeptical of AI Responses: Question AI responses and double-check anything which seems questionable.

Quick Definitions
-PII: Personally Identifiable Information is defined as any information which can be used to verify your identification, usually the type of information used to create accounts in your name like birthdate, social security number, addressed, bank information, etc.

-Generative AI: Any tool which uses machine learning/"AI" to generate responses to questions or prompts.