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"I think, therefore I am." - 1637, René Descartes
"I let Chat GPT think for me, therefore AI am." - 2025, my son, Anthony
I have two major concerns with technology sources outside of the classroom: 1) Internet Safety, and 2) Appropriate Use. I will handle my class concerns with appropriate use in each of the subsections below, but please be aware of the district’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and always carefully consider your personal internet safety as well as the safety of your technological equipment whenever using secondary sources. Many sites and applications solicit for membership fees and advertise other products. Some provide avenues for harmful viruses and malware and may track your computer for browser behavior or access to personally identifiable information. Some offer honest help, but end up being inaccurate despite their good intent. Since I cannot control who creates, manages, and comments on the immense amount of content available; I cannot and will not recommend any of it.
Access to Electronic Media Acceptable Use
Technology Responsible Use Expectations (TRUE) Chromebook User Agreement Terms
A.I.
A.I.
Artificial Intelligence
The resources being introduced as a result of our advances in artificial intelligence are staggering in what they can accomplish in a very short time! Anyone who looks at these resources and dismisses them is putting their future relevance at great risk. AI can provide wonderful kick-starter ideas for those who struggle with brainstorming, and can suggest strong organizational strategies to those hopelessly mired in lists of mundane data, but should NEVER be used as a replacement for honest effort and learning. I cannot predict all the ways curriculum will be affected or enhanced by AI during the course of the year, but will try my best to include appropriate avenues to explore and adapt AI to our efforts as it and we progress and develop.
Online Math Solvers
Online Math Solvers
Photo Math, Reddit, Apps, Forums, and Blogs
I will not argue against the fact that sometimes these resources can offer potentially huge and timely suggestions for complex math problems. (They are also VERY likely to solicit for subscriptions) As long as a student is looking for simple help remembering a formula or forgotten step, or for a nudge on how to begin a tough problem, I generally have no issue, but they should NEVER be used as a replacement for honest effort and learning. Please note: they are sometimes wrong. Please also note: I will never permit them to be used on tests or otherwise in the classroom. In class I am only a raised hand away, and elsewhere will endeavor to answer email in a timely fashion.
YouTube & Other
YouTube & Other
Tutorials and other video-based support
I am not going to lie: I use these all the time! It is an unavoidable reality that anyone growing up in this tech-heavy world will need to learn how to safely and effectively navigate it. Many posted videos exist which help - especially in that they offer a new "voice" or "perspective" - which can make all the difference in really grasping a concept. Who knows? - Students may even decide to create their own "how to" video as a part of my class.
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