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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Artificial intelligence can transform how students learn. Babylon UFSD is committed to using AI responsibly to create personalized, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences, while protecting student privacy and academic integrity.

AI at Babylon, in Brief:

A learning tool:

AI supports learning. It never replaces student thinking.

Be transparent:

Always share how and why you used AI.

Check the facts:

Verify AI output for accuracy before you use it.

Protect privacy:

Never enter personal information into an AI tool.

Guiding Principles:

Nine principles guide how AI is used across the District.

  1. Personalized learning:

    AI helps tailor learning to individual needs, preferences, and learning styles.

  2. Responsible & ethical use:

    AI is never used to spread misinformation, create harmful content, violate privacy, or plagiarize.

  3. Transparency:

    Students and staff share how and why they used AI.

  4. Critical evaluation:

    AI output is checked for accuracy and relevance before it is used.

  5. Diverse learning needs:

    AI can help create accessible content for every learner, including students with disabilities.

  6. Teacher guidance:

    Teachers set expectations, guide AI use in class, and give feedback.

  7. Ethics & bias:

    Students learn about privacy, bias, and fairness as part of digital citizenship.

  8. Creativity & agency:

    AI is a learning tool, not a substitute for student ideas. Students remain the primary authors of their work.

  9. Continuous improvement:

    The District regularly reviews its AI guidelines and practices.

For Students, Families & Staff:

Students:

  • Use AI only when and how your teacher allows.
  • Let AI help you learn, not do the work for you.
  • Say when and how you used AI.
  • Double-check facts. AI can be wrong.
  • Never share personal information with AI.

Families:

  • Talk with your child about honest, responsible AI use.
  • Ask how they used AI on an assignment.
  • Encourage them to check AI answers with trusted sources.
  • Questions about AI in class? Reach out to the teacher.

Staff:

  • Set clear expectations for AI use on each assignment.
  • Model transparent, ethical AI use.
  • Use only district-approved tools with student data.
  • Follow the AI Integration Guidelines.

Microsoft Copilot:

Microsoft Copilot is the District's approved AI tool. When you sign in with your district account, Copilot includes Microsoft's enterprise data protection, so your conversations are protected and are not used to train the underlying AI models.

Getting started:

  1. Open the Microsoft Copilot app on your district device.
  2. Sign in with your district account.
  3. Look for the shield icon, which shows your data is protected.

Who can use it:

  • Staff: available to all district staff.
  • Students: being introduced gradually at the Jr.-Sr. High School.
  • Use only as your teacher directs for classwork.

Tips for better results:

  • Be specific about what you need.
  • Give context, like your grade or subject.
  • Ask follow-up questions to refine answers.
  • Always verify important facts.

Responsible AI use is part of digital citizenship. Students should apply the same principles of integrity, privacy, respect, and critical thinking when using AI that they use in all digital environments.

Please note: The Copilot app is not currently available to students at Babylon Elementary School or Babylon Memorial Grade School. At the Jr.-Sr. High School, student access is being introduced gradually, beginning with select classes and programs, with plans to expand over time.

Always use your district account. Signing in with a personal account, or using other AI tools, does not include the District's data protections. Never enter personal or confidential information into any AI tool.

Academic Integrity:

Students must submit work that reflects their own learning. AI-generated content should supplement, never replace, original work, and students remain the primary authors of everything they submit.

Always:

  • Acknowledge when and how you used AI
  • Verify AI output before using it
  • Keep your own ideas at the center of your work

Never:

  • Present AI-generated content as your own
  • Use AI to plagiarize or spread misinformation
  • Create harmful or inappropriate content

Example Prompts:

Use these prompts to get started. Replace the text in [brackets] with your own topic or work.

Tip: Ask AI to guide your learning, not replace your thinking. Adding “don't give me the answer” or “ask me questions” to a prompt turns AI into a tutor. For personal or emotional concerns, talk with a trusted adult or your school counselor.

Remember: AI can make mistakes. Always verify important information with your teacher, trusted sources, or course materials before using it in schoolwork.

General Academic Support (5)
  • “Explain this topic to me like I'm in 7th grade: [insert topic].”
  • “Check my work on this problem and explain any mistakes, but don't give me the final answer: [your work].”
  • “Give me three practice questions on [topic], then check my answers.”
  • “Break this assignment into smaller, manageable steps: [assignment].”
  • “What should I already know before learning [topic]? Quiz me on it.”
Reading & Literature (4)
  • “Ask me questions to check my understanding of [chapter or text].”
  • “Explain the theme of [text], then ask me to find evidence that supports it.”
  • “Define these vocabulary words in student-friendly language with an example sentence: [words].”
  • “What literary devices should I look for while reading [text]?”
Writing & Communication (6)
  • “Give me feedback on the organization of my paragraph, without rewriting it: [paragraph].”
  • “Suggest three stronger word choices for this sentence: [sentence].”
  • “What questions might a reader have after reading my thesis: [thesis]?”
  • “Help me brainstorm ideas for an essay about [topic].”
  • “Ask me questions that help me develop my argument about [topic].”
  • “Help me understand this feedback from my teacher and suggest steps I can take to improve: [feedback].”
Research & Inquiry (5)
  • “What are good research questions to explore about [topic]?”
  • “What keywords should I use to search for sources on [topic]?”
  • “Summarize the main viewpoints on [issue] and suggest reliable sources I could use to verify them.”
  • “How can I tell if this source is reliable: [source]?”
  • “Show me how to cite this source in [MLA or APA] format: [source details].”
Critical Thinking (5)
  • “What are the strengths and weaknesses of this argument: [argument]?”
  • “Play devil's advocate against my position that [position].”
  • “What assumptions am I making in this claim: [claim]?”
  • “Compare [idea A] and [idea B]. How are they alike and different?”
  • “What evidence would make me reconsider my position on [topic]?”
Math & Problem Solving (5)
  • “Walk me through how to solve this type of problem without giving me the answer: [problem].”
  • “Where did I go wrong in this solution: [your work]?”
  • “Give me a real-world example of [math concept].”
  • “Create five practice problems similar to this one: [problem].”
  • “Explain why this formula works, not just how to use it: [formula].”
Science & Exploration (5)
  • “Explain [process] step by step using an everyday example.”
  • “Help me design an experiment to test this question: [question].”
  • “What might explain these results: [data or observations]?”
  • “What are common misconceptions about [topic]?”
  • “Explain this term and how it connects to what we're learning about [unit]: [term].”
History & Social Studies (5)
  • “Explain the causes and effects of [event].”
  • “Describe [event] from two different perspectives.”
  • “Create a timeline of the key events in [time period].”
  • “How does [historical event] connect to today's world?”
  • “What primary sources would help me understand [event]?”
World Languages (4)
  • “Have a simple conversation with me in [language] at a beginner level, and gently correct my mistakes.”
  • “Explain the difference between [grammar concept A] and [grammar concept B] with examples.”
  • “Quiz me on these vocabulary words, one at a time: [words].”
  • “Explain the grammar in this sentence I wrote, and point out any errors: [sentence].”
Creative & Project-Based (5)
  • “Brainstorm ten creative project ideas about [topic].”
  • “Help me plan the steps and timeline for my project on [topic].”
  • “Give me feedback on my presentation outline: [outline].”
  • “Suggest ways to make my project more engaging for [audience].”
  • “Give me feedback on my idea using "glow and grow": one strength and one way to improve: [idea].”
Study & Organize (5)
  • “Make a study plan for my [subject] test on [date].”
  • “Quiz me on [topic], one question at a time.”
  • “Turn these notes into flashcards: [notes].”
  • “Help me prioritize these assignments: [list of assignments].”
  • “Help me remember [topic] with a memory trick or mnemonic.”
Checking AI & Digital Literacy (5)
  • “What are the limits of your answer, and what should I double-check?”
  • “Review your answer and identify anything that might be inaccurate, incomplete, biased, or require verification.”
  • “What sources should I consult to confirm this information before using it in an assignment?”
  • “What reliable sources could confirm or challenge this information: [claim]?”
  • “Explain your last answer again at a [grade]-level reading level.”
Technology & Digital Citizenship (4)
  • “What information should I never share with an AI tool or online service?”
  • “Explain digital citizenship in a way a student can understand.”
  • “How can I tell if a website, image, or post is trustworthy?”
  • “What are the risks of copying AI-generated content into a school assignment?”
Personal Growth & Reflection (5)
  • “Help me set a SMART goal for [area I want to improve].”
  • “What healthy strategies can help me prepare for and manage stress before a big test?”
  • “Help me reflect on what went well and what I could improve in [assignment].”
  • “Suggest ways to stay focused while studying at home.”
  • “Help me prepare questions to ask my teacher about [topic I'm struggling with].”

Guidelines & Policies:

The District's AI Integration Guidelines give students and staff detailed direction on using AI. The Technology Committee reviews them regularly to keep pace with how AI is changing.

Questions about AI?

Our team is happy to help.

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