Education
BY CHLOE YOUNG
Lake Travis ISD is exploring how to best implement the use of artificial intelligence in its classrooms. The district amended its Student Code of Conduct for the 2024-25 school year to include a code of conduct specifically related to artificial intelligence, which was approved by the board of trustees at an Aug. 21 meeting. The new policy outlines when and how students may use AI in their school work based on guidelines set by district teachers. LTISD’s new Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct provides guidance on how students should use generative AI—a form of AI that creates content such as text, images, audio, video and code. LTISD adopts AI use policy
What’s next
Levels of use
AI tools can provide students more personalized ways to learn based on their needs, said Chris Woehl, LTISD executive director for technology. LTISD is developing training around AI for teachers and may increase its focus on how students use AI programs next school year, he said. “Our goal is to get the best out of each and every student. They may not get a concept very well, but we have some generative tool that creates something specific to help them grasp a concept. ” CHRIS WOEHL, LTISD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR TECHNOLOGY
AI permitted: “Students can choose AI tools and techniques if they believe it will improve their work” and “properly cite any AI-generated work products.” AI recommended: “Students are encouraged to explore AI tools and techniques to enhance their work” and “properly cite any AI-generated work products.” AI restricted: “Students are expected to complete the work using only their own knowledge and skills.”
SOURCE: LAKE TRAVIS ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Teachers may choose to implement one of three levels related to AI use in their classrooms, but if a teacher has not specified if AI is recommended or permitted, students should assume using AI is not allowed and ask for permission before doing so, according to the policy.
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