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With the new school year underway, students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal — artificial intelligence. As such, the state Department of Education is issuing guidance on the do’s and don’ts on using AI.
“Just like any other tool, we want to make sure that we’re using it appropriately,” says Ronnie Morris, president of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). “Obviously, we don’t want it being used for cheating. We don’t want it being used because someone doesn’t really want to understand how to solve the problem.”
Morris says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.
“My expectation is in the next year, maybe two, I think every student is going to have their own personal tutor in their laptop,” says Morris.
Morris says effective use of AI will benefit everyone, not just the students.
“It’s going to unload the teachers, and it’s going to really bring a lot of students back into the classroom.”
Guiding principles set forth by the Louisiana Department of Education include:
- Data Privacy and Security: Robust data privacy and security measures must be in place to protect student information and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Ethical Considerations: AI should be used according to ethical principles, including fairness and avoiding potential biases in algorithms and data.
- Student-Centered Learning: AI should personalize learning experiences, address individual student needs, and promote agency and ownership over learning.
- Transparency and Explainability: AI systems should be transparent and explainable, enabling educators and students to understand how decisions are made and ensuring accountability.
- Professional Development: Ongoing professional development ensures educators possess the knowledge and skills to integrate AI effectively into their teaching practices.
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