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Holliston Public Schools: Your Guide to AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world, and it can change how we learn and teach too! This guide will help us all use AI responsibly and ethically. AI is a powerful tool and it can be super helpful, but we need to know how to use it right.

What is AI Anyway? 🤔

AI is like a computer that can do smart things, like solve problems, understand language, and even create stuff! One type of AI is called a Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT). GPTs can generate text, images, and other media based on what you tell them. What you tell it is called a "prompt."

Using AI Responsibly: The Big Picture 🖼️

  • Respect: Always follow school rules and be ethical in how you use AI.
  • Privacy: Never share personal information (like your name, address, or grades) with AI tools. Think of everything you put into AI as potentially public.
  • Accuracy: AI can make mistakes! Always double-check information and make sure you understand it. Don't just blindly trust what AI tells you.
  • Learning First: AI should help you learn, not replace your own thinking. Don't use it to cheat or avoid doing the work.

For Students: AI in the Classroom 🎒

  • Ask Your Teacher: Every assignment is different. Always ask your teacher if it's okay to use AI and how you're allowed to use it.
  • Cite Your Sources: Just like with any other source, you need to give credit if you use AI-generated content. Not citing AI is plagiarism.
  • Be Smart: AI can help you brainstorm ideas, but you're responsible for understanding the work you turn in. Use your own brainpower!
  • What Happens if I Misuse AI? Misusing AI is like any other form of academic dishonesty. You could have to redo the assignment, get a lower grade, or have other consequences. We want to help you learn, so first-time mistakes will be treated as a learning opportunity.  Always feel free to discuss with your teacher.

For Staff: Guiding AI Use 🍎

  • Model Good Behavior: Show students how to use AI responsibly and ethically.
  • Clear Expectations: Tell students exactly when and how they can use AI for assignments.
  • Focus on Learning: Use AI to enhance teaching and help students develop critical thinking. 

 

AI Guidance Feedback

We are seeking feedback from all stakeholders on the proposed draft AI Guidance for the 2025-2026 school year. This input will be incorporated over the summer to finalize the AI Guidance document. Please share your contact information and provide feedback on this draft using the star rating and free text space below. Thank you!

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Handbook Updates

Additional AI guidance related to plagiarism will be detailed in each school’s Family Handbook prior to the 25-26 school year.

AI Policy Excerpt: 

Excerpt from School Committee Policy IJNDC- Acceptable Use of Digital Resources
(Adopted January 2025)

Use of enhanced technology tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) are emerging as important components of the digital information and technology landscape, and the Holliston Public Schools see their use as strongly connected to a students’ development as digitally literate citizens. Such tools are subject to all of the expectations and requirements contained in the Acceptable Use Policy  and other district policies/handbooks referenced below.

In addition to adherence to such policies/handbooks, instructional uses of enhanced technology tools should be governed by educators’ professional judgment and all relevant codes of safe, ethical, and responsible digital conduct.

Read the full IJNDC Policy here.

Let's Keep Learning! 

AI is constantly changing. We'll update these guidelines as needed. We are planning to develop a HPS AI Resource Hub for more information!