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The nonprofit organization Michigan Virtual, in collaboration with education partners across the state, has released a sample K-12 AI guidance document that specifically addresses educators' approaches to using AI.
This AI guidance document was written specifically for K-12 educators, an area where such guidance is currently needed. Focuses on data compliance implications, ethical use requirements, and disclosure challenges for educators.
The workgroup includes the Michigan Education Association, the Michigan Association of School Boards, the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals, the Michigan Learning Computer Users Association, and the It includes top leaders from 13 organizations, including the State Board of Education. more.
“Artificial intelligence is starting to impact schools more and more every day, but educators are often left with little support without clear guidelines or direction,” said Ken Durkin, senior director of the Michigan Virtual Learning Institute. It is important to do so.” “We have worked with education leaders across the state to establish best practices and guidelines with the hope that such standards will be considered when developing local policies regarding this new technology. ”
“We are at a critical moment in education, and coordinating the resources of the most influential and knowledgeable educational institutions in the state is more valuable than ever. “We can work together to provide common guidance on understanding and integrating artificial intelligence to benefit educational institutions,” said Mark Smith, executive director of MACUL. “We are proud to partner with Michigan Virtual and this collaborative group of experts to bring and leverage AI to education across the state.”
This is the first group to come together across the state to establish an AI workgroup or focus on AI learning in schools, led by Michigan Virtual's recently established AI Lab.
“AI has the potential to profoundly impact teaching and learning. Michigan Virtual and its partners are leading the way in establishing AI learning, development, and education policy best practices for Michigan’s education ecosystem.” We have a responsibility to do so,” said Jamie Fitzpatrick, CEO of Michigan Virtual. “These guidelines are a good first step toward building a coalition of support and clear teaching standards for educators.”
“Michigan ASCD collaborates with other leading K-12 education organizations and We are delighted to be working with the association,” said Gary Wood. , Executive Director of the Michigan Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
The AI guidance document can be found here. This document was created as a supplemental resource to Michigan Virtual's AI Planning Guide. Additional resources from the Michigan Virtual AI Lab can be found here.
