(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Department of Education wants to equip educators with resources explaining how to harness the power of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
The department developed a comprehensive new guide on the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI based on recommendations from the department’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force.
“As the impact of artificial intelligence grows, it’s important we provide information on effective and safe utilization,” Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley said on the education department website. “I’m excited to share the first edition of a living document we will update as this transformative technology evolves.”The Artificial Intelligence guide includes an overview of AI and the challenges it can present in education, steps for integration, safeguards, technical considerations, relevant laws and policies, and training and support.The agency established five guiding principles to ensure responsible and effective integration.The first is for data privacy and security. The guide says robust data privacy and security measures must be in place to protect student information and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.The second is for ethical considerations. The guide says AI should be used according to ethical principles, including fairness and avoiding potential biases in algorithms and data.The third involves student-centered learning. The education department wants AI to personalize learning experiences, address individual student needs, and promote agency and ownership over learning.The fourth is for transparency and explainability. The guide wants AI systems to be transparent and explainable so educators and students to understand how decisions are made.The last thing the principles want to establish is professional development. The guide says ongoing professional development ensures educators possess the knowledge and skills to integrate AI effectively into their teaching practices.
Louisiana is one of nearly two dozen states to release AI guidance and has been an early adopter of responsible use of this technology in schools.