HUBER HEIGHTS — School districts in the Miami Valley are putting rules in place for Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in the classroom.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, Ohio is among 28 states that already have guidelines in place for AI in schools.
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Kate Stefanek teaches second graders in Huber Heights.
“I think AI is something we’re going to need to embrace for the future,” Stefanek said.
She has recently noticed that the younger generations are very tech-savvy.
“They are the first ones to show me how to do something,” she said.
As the new school year approaches, she’s hearing more teachers and school administrators discussing AI use in an educational setting.
“I think this school year, we’re going to hear a lot more. There was a lot this past year, I think more dabbling in the magic school AI, which benefits teachers and helps us plan things out. So I think we’re going to see a lot more,” Stefanek said.
Stefanek said she has seen several changes in education during her 30 years of teaching.
“I taught before there were even computers in the classrooms. So, I’ve had to go through that and every time there’s a change. There’s a little resistance, but then you start to figure things out,” she said.
Soon, every school district in Ohio will have to create its own policies outlining how students and teachers can use AI for learning purposes.
The Ohio Department of Education is requiring a policy from all districts by 2026.
News Center 7 reached out to 17 different school districts in the region. 11 of them said they are already ahead of that requirement.
Their policies acknowledge the benefits of AI in the classroom, but specify that it shouldn’t take away from academic integrity.
“When you think of education, it has to change. It’s constantly evolving as the world evolves. We have to also make sure our students are prepared,” Stefanek said.
Although it’s easy to find an answer to almost anything using AI, school officials do not want to hinder the growth of critical thinking skills in students.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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