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AI in the Classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I was recently asked by a member of my Professional Learning Network (PLN) how my district is addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in our school.  Her school system is starting down the road of exploration of AI; specifically, the implications and applications of this game changing technology.  As we have started down this journey last year, I was excited to share the steps my district had taken.  Indeed, making time to discuss AI is an admirable practice that recognizes the value of collective knowledge and experience about a field with significant dynamism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She further clarified that she specifically wanted to know which of the following two prevailing dispositions are dominant in my district. \u00a0The first approach is marked by limited to no action with AI and assumes that policies and practice will be dictated by another institution or office.\u00a0The second stance, one that I celebrate, embraces agency and engagement with AI.\u00a0 With this approach, schools are contributors to and explorers of the intersections between AI and education.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both of these approaches are practices that stem from beliefs.  Scholar Ron Ritchhart in his work Cultures of Thinking in Action, <\/em>puts it this way, \u201cOur beliefs shape our practices\u2026(including) the way we organize for learning and the design of learning tasks.\u201d In turn, identifying and reflecting on the beliefs of individuals, teams, and your community regarding AI will be an important step prior to initiating action items or writing regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help with this venture, I have included ways AI has been used in classrooms that I work with followed by some concerns that have been voiced.  As you continue your work with schools, continue to collect examples and concerns of AI use.  Moreover, seek ways you can partner with schools\u2019 investigation and work with AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n