CVSD’s vision is to develop well-rounded, confident and academically prepared individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community.

 

The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Central Valley School District (CVSD) is significant. In alignment with the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Human-Centered AI Guidance for K-12 Public Schools, AI does not replace human instruction and interaction. Instead, it functions as a tool to enhance and simplify their efforts. CVSD’s view on AI in education is akin to having a compass. It provides valuable guidance while allowing the user, be it the educator or the student, to retain full control.

 

VISIONARY

We view the integration of AI as a visionary step toward empowering our learners.

• We view AI as a tool that can intensify the human element in education. AI can undertake routine tasks, freeing teachers to invest more time in direct, interpersonal interactions with students. Its potential for improving assessments, providing immediate, personalized student feedback, and delivering valuable, implementable data to teachers to improve instructional effectiveness is encouraging.
• Harnessing AI empowers our students with cutting edge tools, personalized learning experiences, and the skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of the future.

ADAPTIVE

We believe that integrating AI into education is a testament to our commitment to adaptability. AI serves as a powerful tool that enables us to dynamically respond to the evolving needs of our students and educators.

• By leveraging AI, we embrace adaptability in curriculum design, instructional methods, and student support systems.
• Through the thoughtful integration of AI technologies, we strive to create an educational environment that is not only technologically advanced, but also continually molds itself to meet the diverse and ever-changing landscape of 21st-century learning.

INCLUSIVE

AI helps us cater to the diverse needs of our students and ensures equitable access to educational opportunities for all.

• We aim to utilize AI to grant learners of all backgrounds equal access to educational opportunities, thereby reducing barriers to learning.
• AI can offer students various means of showcasing their knowledge and participating in learning activities.

DYNAMIC

Embracing AI in education is a dynamic endeavor that encapsulates a commitment to exploring new and innovative methodologies for delivering comprehensive, safe, and relevant education to every facet of the whole child.

• AI unlocks the potential to tailor learning experiences, adapt instructional approaches, and foster personalized growth for each student.
• AI can provide numerous ways to keep learners engaged, supporting a dynamic learning environment receptive to their interests and motivations.

CVSD’S COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE USE

While we acknowledge the benefits of AI in education, we recognize our collective role as educators in avoiding potential pitfalls and challenges associated with AI, such as algorithmic bias. We are committed to ensuring equity and fairness in our use of AI and scrutinizing AI tools to guarantee they reflect these values. We must evaluate all AI tools and models to ensure that humans are at the center of all AI usage and that models use equitable, inclusive algorithms.

• We are also mindful of the limitations of certain AI applications, notably AI detection tools. Given current technology, these tools have been shown to possess varying levels of accuracy and reliability. This caution ensures we maintain a balance between the human and the machine, recognizing that while AI can assist us, it cannot wholly understand the complexity of individual learners and the human element that shapes the learning experience.
• We uphold the principles of academic integrity. Plagiarism, whether facilitated by AI or not, is prohibited. We emphasize the importance of original thought, ethical research practices, and proper attribution as integral components of our commitment to fostering a culture of academic honesty and intellectual growth.
• Transparency in AI systems is essential to us. We must work to ensure that the AI models we use are understandable, open to scrutiny, and can be overridden when We champion the 'humans in the loop' concept, underscoring the critical, irreplaceable role in instruction and decision-making.
• We encourage educators to use professional judgment, even if it means questioning or overriding an AI tool's decisions.

In conclusion, AI is a potent tool that can dramatically improve education by offering personalized, inclusive, and compelling learning experiences when used responsibly and ethically. However, the essential value of human wisdom, judgment, and connection remains at the heart of our educational philosophy. 

EXAMPLE CLASSROOM POLICY:

In our class, I encourage you to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Canva, Perplexity, and others. Some of our activities and projects will even require these tools. Understanding and using AI is a new and essential skill, and I will provide lessons and help using these tools.

In order to effectively use the AI tool, you must understand a few things about using AI, particularly generative tools like ChatGPT:

• Effort matters. If you don't take the time to think through and carefully write your prompts to AI, you may not get excellent results. It will require practice and patience to get better results.
• Don't blindly trust the AI's responses. Remember, you will be responsible for the accuracy of the information you use in your work, even if it comes from AI.
• Always remember to acknowledge when you've utilized AI in your work. At the end of any project or assignment where you utilized AI, include a short explanation about how and why you used it and what prompts you Not doing this could be considered as not being honest about your work.
• Use AI thoughtfully. It can be a great tool, but it's not always the right tool for the job. Consider whether it's the best choice for the task at hand.

Using AI tools in class can be a fun and exciting way to learn. We look forward to seeing how you use these tools in your work!

 

CITATIONS:

As an illustration of how AI can be used, content on this page has gone through one or more steps of AI generation and editing. See the citations below for more information.

“AI Education: Dynamic...” ChatGPT,Version 3.5, OpenAI 15 December 2023, https://chat.openai.com/share/4083a541-b387-411a-906e-febc46557186

“Artificial Intelligence - Principles and Beliefs.” Peninsula School District 401, Peninsula School District, www.psd401.net/services-and-resources/technology/technology-artificial-intelligence. Accessed 15 Dec. 2023.

Reykdal, Chris. Human-Centered AI Guidance for K-12 Public Schools, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Olympia, WA, 2024.