ChatGPT

It’s a Thinking Partner, Not a Replacement

• ChatGPT can help brainstorm lessons, generate examples, write rubrics, or reword instructions.
  
  

• It should support, not replace, teacher judgment, professional expertise, district provided curriculum, or relationships with students.

Always Review and Edit the Output

• AI can hallucinate facts or produce inaccuracies.
  
  

• Teachers must verify content—especially anything related to curriculum, historical facts, science explanations, or policies.
  
  

• Treat AI output like a draft, not a final product.

Protect Student Privacy

• Never enter:

• Student names

• Identifying information

• Grades or discipline notes

• IEP/504 details

• Keep all prompts de-identified.

Use Clear, Specific Prompts

• The more context you give, the better the results.

• Example:
  Instead of “write a lesson,” try:
  “Create a 45-minute 5th-grade science lesson on ecosystems with an exit ticket and differentiation for EL students.”

Model Ethical, Responsible Use

Teachers should reinforce:

• AI is a tool, not a substitute for learning.

• Outputs may include bias, inaccuracies, or outdated information.

• Critical thinking is still essential.
  
  

Keep an Eye on Bias

• AI may reflect societal biases found in training data.

• Review content for:

  • Stereotypes

  • Culturally insensitive examples

  • One-sided perspectives