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Responsible AI: Building an AI Use Policy for Your School

Today you become policy makers.

89%

of students have used generative AI - yet most schools still don't have a clear policy

Say: "By the end of today, you'll have something that most schools in America still don't have: a well-researched, student-informed AI use policy. And the best part? You might actually get to present it to your school."

Slide 2 Hook - 2 min

The Current State of AI in Schools

50%+

of college students report using AI for schoolwork

<30%

of schools have a clear, comprehensive AI use policy

AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot are freely available to anyone with internet access
Students are using AI whether schools have policies or not
Teachers are struggling to determine what constitutes "cheating" vs. "smart tool use"
Schools that banned AI have largely reversed course (NYC DOE example)

Say: "Here's the reality: AI is already in your school. The question isn't whether students are using it - they are. The question is whether your school has clear, fair rules about how to use it. Most don't. That's the gap you're going to fill today."

Slide 3 Hook - 3 min

Why AI Policies Matter: Real Problems

Without clear policies, here's what happens:

Student A uses AI to write an entire essay. Teacher can't prove it. Student A gets an A. Student B, who spent 10 hours writing their own essay, gets a B+. Is that fair?
Teacher X allows AI brainstorming. Teacher Y in the same school calls it cheating. Same student, different rules, different consequences. Is that fair?
A school uses AI detection tools. Student C, an excellent writer and non-native English speaker, gets falsely flagged. She receives a zero and an academic dishonesty mark. Is that fair?
A student with dyslexia uses AI to organize their thoughts. Classmates complain it's "cheating." The student feels singled out and stops using the tool. Is that fair?

Say: "Every single one of these is happening in real schools right now. None of these situations has an obvious answer. That's why 'just use common sense' isn't good enough - we need clear, written policies that everyone understands."

Slide 4 Context - 3 min

Elements of an Effective AI Policy

A good AI policy is like a good traffic system - it keeps things moving safely without unnecessary roadblocks.

A Good Policy Does:

Clearly define what AI use is acceptable and what isn't
Address the needs of ALL stakeholders
Include specific, enforceable provisions
Protect student privacy and data
Address equity and access concerns
Include a process for regular review and updates
Balance innovation with integrity

A Good Policy Doesn't:

Simply say "use AI responsibly" without defining responsible
Ignore students' voices and needs
Rely solely on AI detection tools
Assume one rule fits every subject and assignment
Pretend AI doesn't exist or will go away
Forget about students who can't access AI tools
Stay unchanged for years

Slide 5 Context - 3 min

How Real Schools Are Handling This

Approach 1: Course-Level Flexibility (Stanford)

"Each instructor will determine and communicate their policy on the use of generative AI tools in their courses."

- Stanford University Office of Community Standards

Approach 2: Transparency-Based (IB Program)

"AI-generated content must be credited in the body of the work and in the bibliography... as with any other source material."

- International Baccalaureate, Academic Integrity Policy

Approach 3: Custom Tools (LAUSD)

"We chose to build our own AI solution with student safety guardrails rather than rely on commercial tools not designed for children."

- Los Angeles Unified School District, summarized

Say: "Notice there's no single 'right' approach. Some schools give teachers flexibility. Some focus on citation. Some build their own tools. During the research phase, your group will study one of these approaches in depth and decide what to borrow for your own policy."

Slide 6 Activity - 10 min

Activity: Where Do You Stand?

For each scenario, move to your position:

ACCEPTABLE IT DEPENDS NOT ACCEPTABLE

Rules: Respect all positions. Give reasons, not reactions. Listen to people you disagree with.

After the activity, say: "Look around the room. Look at how much disagreement there is - and these are just five scenarios. Imagine being a school principal trying to write rules for all of this. That's exactly why we need clear, thoughtful policies. And that's exactly what you're going to create."

Slide 7 Research - 15 min

Research Phase: Exploring Real Policies

Your Group's Mission:

Read and analyze your assigned policy using the Research Guide
Identify what the policy allows and prohibits
Evaluate how it addresses citation, privacy, and equity
Note specific provisions or language you might want to adopt
Prepare a 30-second summary of the most interesting provision

Key Question to Keep in Mind:

"Would this policy work at OUR school? Why or why not?"

Remind groups: "Don't just copy what these schools did. Analyze what works, what doesn't, and what you'd do differently. You're not here to adopt someone else's policy - you're here to learn from them and write a better one."

Slide 8 Role-Play - 15 min

Stakeholder Perspectives

The Student

Fairness, future readiness, privacy, access to tools peers use

The Teacher

Academic integrity, assessment validity, workload, classroom autonomy

The Parent

Education quality, safety, future preparation, communication

The Administrator

Legal liability, equity, resources, reputation

Steps:

5 min: Complete your stakeholder worksheet individually
7 min: Hold a roundtable - each stakeholder presents their priorities
3 min: Find 3-4 principles all stakeholders can agree on

Slide 9 Workshop - 25 min

Policy Drafting Workshop

Your group will now draft a Responsible AI Use Policy for your school.

Your policy template has 9 sections:

Purpose Statement
Key Definitions
Acceptable Uses
Prohibited Uses
Citation and Attribution
Privacy and Data Protection
Equity and Access
Consequences
Review and Update Schedule

Golden Rule of Policy Writing:

Be specific. "Students should use AI responsibly" is NOT a policy. "Students may use AI for brainstorming but must write all submitted text themselves and disclose all AI use" IS a policy.

At 10 minutes: "Check-in! You should be past your Purpose Statement and Definitions. If you're still on those, speed up."
At 18 minutes: "Seven minutes left! Make sure you've at least started every section, even if some are brief. Star your strongest provision for the presentation."

Slide 10 Presentations - 15 min

Policy Presentations and Vote

Presentation Format (2-3 minutes per group):

Share your Purpose Statement (1-2 sentences)
Present your 3-4 strongest or most innovative provisions
For at least one provision, explain: "We included this because..."
Audience: one question per presentation

After all presentations - VOTE:

You get 3 votes. Write one provision from a different group (not your own) on each card. Post your votes on the board. The most-voted provisions become our class's recommended AI policy elements.

Say: "Listen carefully to other groups. Some of them may have thought of things you didn't. The voting is about identifying the best IDEAS, regardless of which group they came from."

Slide 11 Reflection - 10 min

Reflection and What Comes Next

Choose 2 reflection questions to answer:

How has your thinking about AI use in school changed today?
Which stakeholder perspective surprised you the most?
What is the single most important provision every school AI policy needs?
If your school adopted your group's policy, what would change?

Your Action Commitment:

On your exit ticket, write ONE concrete action you will take because of today's lesson.

What Could Happen Next:

We compile the best provisions into one master student-drafted policy
We present it to the school administration or school board
We establish a student AI Ambassador program
We create a resource for other students about responsible AI use

"The question isn't whether AI will be part of your future - it already is. The question is whether you'll have a voice in how it's used."

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