Lesson 6.4 - Ethical AI Practices

Welcome to Lesson 6.4 of the AI Training Course for Educators!

Join Steve Morris, an AI-Integration & EdTech Specialist with over 34 years of classroom experience, as he explores ethical AI practices in education. In this lesson, Steve presents eight key principles to ensure responsible AI use in the classroom, covering topics like student privacy, bias mitigation, transparency, and equitable access. Learn how to integrate AI ethically to enhance teaching and learning while prioritizing student well-being and fairness!

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Lesson:

Ethical AI Practices Overview: Understand eight key principles for ethical AI use in education to ensure responsible integration.

Student Privacy: Adhere to regulations like FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR to protect student data, ensuring platforms meet privacy standards and obtaining informed consent.

Bias and Fairness: Address AI biases (e.g., gender bias in image generation) by advocating for diverse, inclusive datasets to train AI systems.

Transparency and Accountability: Be transparent about AI use with students and parents, and establish protocols to intervene when AI provides incorrect or inappropriate recommendations.

Human-Centered Design: Use AI to enhance, not replace, teaching and learning, focusing on personalized learning experiences rather than automating education. Ethical Use of Insights: Ensure AI analytics support student development constructively, avoiding punitive labeling or penalization. Teacher Training Support: Advocate for proper training on AI’s benefits and limitations to ensure effective and ethical use in the classroom. Equitable Access: Ensure all students, including those in rural areas or with financial constraints, have equal access to AI tools and resources.

🔹 Key Takeaways:

Ethical AI practices in education prioritize student privacy, fairness, and equitable access while enhancing learning through human-centered design. By addressing biases, ensuring transparency, and providing teacher training, educators can responsibly integrate AI to support student growth without compromising ethical standards.

🔹 What’s Next?

In Lesson 6.5, we’ll explore how to integrate AI into collaborative learning activities, ensuring ethical practices and student engagement. Stay tuned for more practical AI strategies!

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