AI Policy
Alcoa City Schools may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) programs as permitted by law. Only approved AI programs can be used in instruction or student work. The district will oversee AI program implementation, ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
Staff and students may use approved AI programs. Staff must disclose AI use when necessary and protect sensitive information. AI outputs should be verified and not claimed as original work.
Teachers may incorporate approved AI programs into instruction, providing students with guidance on responsible use. Students must understand AI's appropriate use, accuracy limitations, and academic integrity expectations. The district will inform parents about AI use and maintain a public list of approved programs. Annual reports on policy enforcement will be submitted to the district's governing body and state education agency.
Approved AI Services
MagicSchool AI
MagicSchool AI is a powerful AI tool designed specifically for schools. It aims to assist teachers by automating time-consuming tasks and streamlining workflows. Some of its key features include:
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Creating Lesson Plans: MagicSchool can help teachers generate personalized lesson plans based on specific learning objectives and student needs.
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Developing IEP Goals: Teachers can use the AI to develop Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals tailored to each student's unique requirements.
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Creating Email Templates: The tool can assist in crafting professional and efficient email templates for various school-related communications.
MagicSchool offers a range of other functionalities to support teachers in their daily tasks and improve overall teaching efficiency.
Google Gemini
The Gemini app is Google's AI assistant, available on Android and iOS devices. It acts as a mobile companion, offering various AI-powered features and integrating with other Google apps. You can use it to get help with writing, brainstorming, learning, and more. The app can also summarize information, find quick facts, and generate images.
- Lesson planning and content creation: Gemini can streamline the creation of lesson plans, quizzes, assignments, rubrics, and vocabulary lists, saving time. Teachers can generate quizzes and activities based on uploaded materials and export them to Google Forms.
- Differentiated instruction: Gemini facilitates tailoring learning materials to individual student needs and learning styles. It can re-level texts and assignments, creating simplified versions or challenging enrichment activities based on student performance and comprehension levels.
- Providing feedback: Gemini can assist in creating rubrics and providing targeted feedback on student work, potentially suggesting tailored feedback that teachers can personalize.
- Fostering student engagement: Gemini can generate creative lesson hooks, engaging activities (like collaborative storytelling using the microphone feature), and project ideas to pique student interest and participation.
NotebookLM
NotebookLM is a personalized AI research and writing tool from Google, designed to help users understand and synthesize information from various sources. It uses Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro model and allows users to upload documents, videos, and other materials, then generates summaries, study guides, and other helpful outputs based on that content.
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Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development: NotebookLM can act as a centralized resource hub, summarizing and identifying key concepts from uploaded documents like lesson plans, textbooks, and curriculum guides. This saves teachers time and effort in lesson preparation. It can also help teachers identify cross-curricular connections and develop interdisciplinary projects.
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Assessment and Feedback: Teachers can use NotebookLM to generate study guides, comprehension questions, and even quizzes based on course materials, streamlining the assessment process. It can also be used to provide students with feedback on their work, offering a non-threatening way for them to ask questions and clarify concepts.
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Enhanced Learning and Understanding: Students can use NotebookLM to summarize complex texts, create flashcards, and generate study guides, aiding in their comprehension and retention of information. It can also help them identify areas where they need further clarification.
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Improved Research Skills: NotebookLM can help students engage with primary source materials and conduct research more effectively by summarizing and analyzing documents.
