Actions for teachers

Learn about specific products and practical uses for AI in instruction. Getting concrete allows conversations about AI to move beyond abstract or theoretical possibilities into a grounded discussion of the pros and cons of specific uses. Our 20 product profiles may be a useful place to start.

See products in action with students. Observing actual use in schools changed the way we thought about the possibilities and the risks. Reach out to other teachers to see if there are opportunities to observe a class.

Organize information about your existing instructional program and any products that teachers are using. You may have pilots or case studies you can learn from already underway. Source this information from leaders and teachers directly.

Be purposeful about which tools and specific websites students have access to and which they don't. Monitor student use of general-purpose chatbots during assignments and assessments.

Be purposeful about which tools and sites you use. In particular, watch for ways that AI may help you get things done faster but potentially lower the expectations of assignments for students.

Monitor harmful use and have open and ongoing conversations with students about academic integrity and the long-term consequences of shortchanging their learning.

If you are interested in being an early adopter, let your principal or system leader know, including the kinds of products that you're interested in and how you would evaluate whether the tool adds value for students. If you are not interested in being an early adopter, let your school system know why, and discuss what kind of conditions would need to be true for you to try a tool.

Be direct with your school and school system leaders about what you value and what you'd like products to do differently. Use your voice to share practical considerations that you think would help your students.

When piloting a product, be clear on the learning goal and how you'll assess whether your students have met it. Engage in training, and ask school and school system leaders how to think about the product's place in your instructional program.

Give feedback to product developers directly or through any established channels in your school or school system. This is a time where developers are moving fast, and it is easier than ever to build and change tools.

Share what you learn about the implementation conditions and approaches that work best with your school and system leaders.

Communicate frequently with parents about what products are being used, why, and what families can do to learn more about them and support their child's learning at home.