Expectations and Guidelines for AI in School
ISNS recognizes the benefits and challenges that artificial intelligence (AI) presents to schools. AI can empower teaching and learning but has also caused alarm about academic honesty and appropriate usage. While we cannot predict what AI will look like in the future, we embrace the IB learner profile attribute of being ‘open minded’ when establishing guidelines for use of AI. We are committed to continuous review and adaptation of our policies as AI evolves. We have created a series of guiding statements for teachers and students not tied to specific technologies and focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning.
Teacher use of AI:
- Teachers are expected to stay informed about current AI technologies and integrate them into their teaching practices when they can enhance the learning experience.
- Teachers are encouraged to provide age-appropriate AI information and guidance to students, fostering safe and informed use of these technologies.
- Teachers are required to set clear expectations for AI use by students.
- Teachers are required to understand and uphold the AI academic integrity policy, ensuring students do the same.
- Teachers are encouraged to use AI to assist with differentiating for student achievement.
- Teachers are encouraged to use AI when designing and revising curriculum, producing class resources, and planning lessons.
- Teachers are encouraged to share successful strategies for using AI to differentiate instruction among their peers.
Student use of AI:
- Students must adhere to teacher guidelines on the appropriate use of AI for assessments, ensuring clarity on when AI assistance is permitted.
- Students are required to cite any AI-generated material used in their work, following established citation standards.
- Students must uphold academic honesty by transparently acknowledging AI use in their work.
- Students are encouraged to learn how to effectively use AI to enhance their personal learning experiences and outcomes.
- Students are encouraged to explore emerging AI technologies and share their insights and findings with peers and teachers, fostering a collaborative learning environment
At ISNS we plan to take the same approach with regards to the use of AI software as the IB. We do not plan to ban such programs since that would be a futile endeavor and does not prepare our students for a world where AI software will be widely used. Instead, we would like to educate students on the effective uses of such software and keep reminding them about global standards of academic integrity that must be upheld. Our students need to have well-developed skills for using AI effectively and appropriately. They must have the ability to think critically and the ability to discern what is accurate and reliable information.
Students cannot submit work generated by an AI and claim it as their own work. According to the IB, students “need to be made aware that we do not regard work written by such tools to be their own. To submit AI-generated work as their own is an act of academic misconduct and would have consequences.” If a student does utilize ChatGPT in the writing process, they need to correctly cite it as an official source just as with any other resource.
In the IB approach to education, there are several strategies already being utilized which will deter students from submitting AI generated work as their own. Students are generally required to show their work along the way through a process. They are also frequently asked to explain, reflect on, and answer in-depth questions about their work. Additionally, going forward, our teachers will be interviewing students more often about their written work to ensure that it is their own.
No matter how AI is used, it is crucial to acknowledge that machine learning models have limitations and potential biases. The AI learns from the data it is fed, and as such, personal biases and inaccurate data can result in incorrect information. The creators of AI are implementing ongoing adjustments to improve its accuracy and reduce potential biases. They have also put restrictions on the type of information generated, prohibiting answers to dangerous, unethical, immoral, and inappropriate queries. Nevertheless, users must be aware of its potential downfalls.
“Why ChatGPT Is an Opportunity for Schools.” International Baccalaureate®, 2023 www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/why-chatgpt-is-an-opportunity-for-schools/.
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