As technology continues to transform how we live, learn, and connect, the ALCDSB is committed to helping students become confident, capable, and compassionate digital citizens. Through a faith-based lens, we encourage curiosity and innovation while also emphasizing the importance of using tools like artificial intelligence with care, integrity, and purpose.
Definitions
GenAI - Short for Generative Artificial Intelligence, GenAI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content like text, images, music, videos, and code, based on inputs or prompts.
Guiding Principles
"The urgent need to orient the concept and use of artificial intelligence in a responsible way, so that it may be at the service of humanity and the protection of our common home, requires that ethical reflection be extended to the sphere of education.” - Pope Francis (Fung, 2023)
Champion Equitable Use
Foster the ethical and thoughtful use of AI through the lens of Gospel values. Empower staff and students to use AI to deepen critical thinking, champion equity, celebrate diversity, and prioritize culturally responsive teaching and learning.
Inspire Innovative Teaching and Learning
Leverage AI to spark creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity. Create inspiring educational environments that integrate AI into effective teaching, assessment, and learning to support student achievement and well-being.
Cultivate Ethical Digital Citizenship
Prioritize digital citizenship as a system that values trust, transparency and accountability. Critically evaluate the biases and ethical implications of AI through the lens of Gospel values.
Safeguarding Privacy and Personal Data
Choose approved AI tools that prioritize security and privacy; protect personal information to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.
What does this look like in the classroom?
Resources for Families
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To learn more about our GenAI practices, click the link below.
[link to guidelines document]
