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Conejo Valley Unified School District
Position on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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At CVUSD, our goal is to leverage Generative AI to enhance learning and instruction. As we navigate this ever-changing landscape in educational technology, CVUSD is dedicated to integrating technology responsibly. We prioritize the ethical use of Generative AI, including protecting student privacy, ensuring data security, and fostering digital citizenship. CVUSD aims to create a positive and productive learning environment that leverages the benefits of AI by establishing guidelines and best practices.
Generative AI tools can be used to support learning in a variety of ways, including:
- Personalized instruction: AI can adapt to each student's individual needs and pace of learning allowing teachers to make lessons more relevant to their students’ interests and accommodate individual needs.
- Content creation: AI can create practice problems that increase in difficulty as a student progresses. AI tools can generate images, videos, and music, allowing students to express their ideas in multimedia formats.
- Language translation: AI translation enables teachers to communicate effectively with parents and guardians who speak languages other than English. This includes translating emails, newsletters, and other important documents. AI can translate educational materials, such as worksheets, assignments, and online resources, into students' native languages.
CVUSD Policy on AI
While generative AI can be beneficial, it's important to balance its use with traditional learning methods. AI will be used as a tool to enhance learning; it's important to use these tools in a way that compliments, rather than replaces, human interaction.
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CVUSD Technology Policies
Copyright and Plagiarism
It is important to be aware of copyright and plagiarism laws when using AI tools. Students should not use AI tools to create original work that infringes on the copyright of others. When using AI-generated content, students should cite their sources appropriately.
- Plagiarism: Using AI tools to cheat on assignments, or to copy and paste and claim as your own work is strictly prohibited.
- Harmful Content: Creating or sharing harmful, offensive, or discriminatory content using AI tools is not allowed.
- Unauthorized Access: Accessing or using AI tools in ways that violate school policies or security measures is prohibited.
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Privacy and Data
Privacy and Security: When using AI tools, students, teachers, parents and caregivers should be aware of privacy and security risks. They should avoid sharing personal information with AI tools and be cautious about the type of data they allow AI tools to access.
- Use only CVUSD Approved AI platforms that prioritize user privacy and data security.
- Teach the importance of not sharing personal or sensitive information while using AI tools.
Acceptable AI Tools for CVUSD Use:
- Adobe Express for Education
- Adobe Express for Education is a web-based suite of creative tools designed for teachers and students. It simplifies creating graphics, videos, and web pages, even without design experience. It offers versatile tools, educational features like classroom collaboration, and promotes digital literacy, making it a valuable resource for engaging students and enhancing learning.
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- Adobe Express for Education is a web-based suite of creative tools designed for teachers and students. It simplifies creating graphics, videos, and web pages, even without design experience. It offers versatile tools, educational features like classroom collaboration, and promotes digital literacy, making it a valuable resource for engaging students and enhancing learning.
- Brisk
- Brisk is an AI-powered platform that helps teachers save time and effort. It streamlines your teaching workflow by generating presentations, quizzes, lesson plans, rubrics, interventions, and other resources with just a few clicks.
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- Brisk is an AI-powered platform that helps teachers save time and effort. It streamlines your teaching workflow by generating presentations, quizzes, lesson plans, rubrics, interventions, and other resources with just a few clicks.
- Canva
- Canva Magic Studio is an AI-powered suite of tools within Canva that enhances design creation with features like Magic Write, Magic Edit, and AI-generated images and presentations. Use Magic Studio to streamline lesson planning, create engaging visuals, design professional reports, and generate AI-assisted presentations for improved teaching and communication.
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- Canva Magic Studio is an AI-powered suite of tools within Canva that enhances design creation with features like Magic Write, Magic Edit, and AI-generated images and presentations. Use Magic Studio to streamline lesson planning, create engaging visuals, design professional reports, and generate AI-assisted presentations for improved teaching and communication.
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- Canva AI Whiteboards provide an infinite canvas for collaborative brainstorming, lesson planning, and interactive learning. With AI-powered tools like sticky note sorting, content summarization, and real-time reactions, educators can streamline discussions and enhance classroom engagement.
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- Canva AI Whiteboards provide an infinite canvas for collaborative brainstorming, lesson planning, and interactive learning. With AI-powered tools like sticky note sorting, content summarization, and real-time reactions, educators can streamline discussions and enhance classroom engagement.
- Curipod
- Curipod is an interactive presentation tool for making lessons. You can create your own lessons or use our AI generator to create engaging and interactive lessons and activities. Curipod makes reading, writing and drawing engaging and makes it easy to create fantastic learning experiences.
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- Curipod is an interactive presentation tool for making lessons. You can create your own lessons or use our AI generator to create engaging and interactive lessons and activities. Curipod makes reading, writing and drawing engaging and makes it easy to create fantastic learning experiences.
- Google Gemini
- Gemini is an AI model that helps teachers save time and boost creativity by assisting with tasks like lesson planning, content generation (text and images), summarization, and brainstorming. Gemini can also help teachers personalize lessons for individual students based on their unique learning styles and needs. With Gemini's assistance, teachers can focus more on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their students, leading to a more engaging and effective learning experience.
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- Gemini is an AI model that helps teachers save time and boost creativity by assisting with tasks like lesson planning, content generation (text and images), summarization, and brainstorming. Gemini can also help teachers personalize lessons for individual students based on their unique learning styles and needs. With Gemini's assistance, teachers can focus more on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their students, leading to a more engaging and effective learning experience.
- Magic School AI:
- MagicSchool for Teachers helps educators effectively integrate AI into their classrooms. It provides resources for creating engaging lessons, personalizing learning, and streamlining administrative work, ensuring both students and teachers are ready for the future of education.
- MagicSchool for Students empowers students to use AI responsibly and unlock new learning opportunities. *Please note that students can only access this if their teacher(s) have invited them into a class on MagicSchool.ai. AI tools will be limited to teacher preference.
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- Minecraft for Education
- Minecraft for Education turns the popular game into a learning tool. It offers curriculum-aligned lessons, fosters creative collaboration, teaches coding, and provides immersive experiences across various subjects. Teachers have classroom management tools and can track student progress, making learning fun and engaging.
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- Minecraft for Education turns the popular game into a learning tool. It offers curriculum-aligned lessons, fosters creative collaboration, teaches coding, and provides immersive experiences across various subjects. Teachers have classroom management tools and can track student progress, making learning fun and engaging.
- NoRedInk
- NoRedInk is an adaptive writing platform that uses AI to personalize grammar and writing instruction. It diagnoses student weaknesses, provides targeted practice with engaging content, and adapts to their progress. Covering a wide range of skills, NoRedInk offers real-time feedback and progress tracking, helping students become confident writers. Its AI-powered personalization makes learning more effective and less tedious.
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- NoRedInk is an adaptive writing platform that uses AI to personalize grammar and writing instruction. It diagnoses student weaknesses, provides targeted practice with engaging content, and adapts to their progress. Covering a wide range of skills, NoRedInk offers real-time feedback and progress tracking, helping students become confident writers. Its AI-powered personalization makes learning more effective and less tedious.
- NotebookLM by Google
- NotebookLM offers teachers the option to interact with their existing documents, notes, and resources all in one convenient platform rather than using traditional AI that uses the internet to search for information. This platform allows teachers to have seamless organization through each notebook they create and access to enhanced and engaging materials for lesson planning and instruction.
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- NotebookLM offers teachers the option to interact with their existing documents, notes, and resources all in one convenient platform rather than using traditional AI that uses the internet to search for information. This platform allows teachers to have seamless organization through each notebook they create and access to enhanced and engaging materials for lesson planning and instruction.
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Classroom Resources for Students and Teachers
Why Use AI in Education?
AI 101 for Teachers
Transform your teaching with code.org's free online learning series on AI in education. Demystify AI, learn responsible integration, address bias, and discover how to revolutionize student learning outcomes.
Digital Citizenship
Equip students with the skills they need to navigate the digital world responsibly. These digital citizenship lesson plans cover timely topics and are organized by grade and topic below. You can also view a complete curriculum overview.
Click here to access these resources for K - 5.
Click here to access these resources for 6-12.
AI Literacy for Teachers and Students
- AI Literacy for Students, Teachers, and Parents/Caregivers
Develop AI literacy with MagicSchool AI's resources, designed to help students, teachers, and parents/ caregivers navigate the world of artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively.
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- AI Literacy Lessons for grades 6-12
AI is changing the world fast. These quick, grab-and-go lessons for AI Literacy for grades 6-12 will help students think critically about its impact, from using generative AI in school to navigating misinformation and interacting with chatbots.
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Student Responsibilities
- Use Ethically: Students must use AI tools ethically and responsibly, adhering to all school policies and guidelines.
- Balance Use: AI should be a supplementary tool for your learning, not a replacement for research, creative skills, or critical thinking.
- Cite Sources: When using AI-generated content, students must cite their sources appropriately.
- Seek Assistance: If students encounter difficulties or have questions related to AI tools, they should seek assistance from their teachers or school administrators.
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Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers
Generative AI offers exciting opportunities to make learning more engaging and effective. To maximize its benefits, parents should guide their children's use of this technology. Here are some guidelines to consider:
- Set Clear Goals: Work with your child to set clear goals for their use of AI tools. These goals should be based on the their individual needs and learning style.
- Clarify how AI can support your child’s learning style, and not replace traditional learning methods.
- Encourage Creativity and originality by emphasizing the importance of using AI as a tool to enhance creativity, but not a way to replace or replicate content.
- Open Communication: Please keep the line of communication on AI open with your child. Discuss the appropriate and responsible use of AI tools, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior and academic integrity.
- Monitor and Support: Encourage your child to use AI tools as a learning aid rather than a shortcut, and provide support and guidance as needed.
- Communicate with Teachers: If you have concerns or questions about your child's use of AI tools, please communicate with their teachers.
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- Digital Citizenship Resources for Family Engagement
- Helping Kids Navigate the World of Artificial Intelligence
- Guide to ChatGPT for Parents and Caregivers
- Magic School AI - FAQ
