Education and the Ethics of AI

From ethical applications of AI to supporting policies that guide implementation and practice, author Douglas Reeves guides readers through integral considerations. He provides educators with practical steps to seamlessly integrate these technologies, showcasing how generative AI can transform lesson planning, IEP goals, and administrative tasks. Learn how AI's potential can save valuable time and boost educational equity. K-12 teachers and leaders can use this book to: Deepen their understanding of what generative AI is, how it works, and how schools can use it Develop policies and guidelines to guide educators' and students' ethical AI usage Balance AI-assisted assignments with independent human tasks Nurture students' cognitive and emotional development while interacting with AI Communicate with parents and educate them on AI's potential in their children's education Contents: Introduction: What AI Is and Is Not Chapter 1: The Uses and Misuses of Technology in Schools Chapter 2: The Essential Prerequisites for AI in Schools Chapter 3: The Emotional and Cognitive Context of AI in Schools Chapter 4: Sample Uses of AI by School Leaders Chapter 5: Sample Uses of AI by Teachers Chapter 6: Sample Uses of AI by Students Chapter 7: Ethical Use of Technology Chapter 8: Considerations for Governing Boards Shaping AI Policy Epilogue: What Does Not Change--Enduring Values in a Changing World Appendix A: Use Case for Special Education--AI to Create an IEP Appendix B: Use Case for Leaders--AI to Build School Improvement Plans Appendix C: Use Case for Teachers--AI to Create Lesson Plans and Assessments Appendix D: Use Case for Students--AI to Inspire Critical Thinking Appendix E: Use Case for Parents--AI to Support Learning at Home References and Resources Index