Glenlyon Norfolk School supports the thoughtful and responsible use of artificial intelligence to enhance teaching, learning, and school operations while ensuring that human judgment, intellectual agency, strong data stewardship, and responsible innovation remain central to our practice.

The framework is intentionally designed to be:

• human-centered

• adaptable

• educationally focused

• privacy-conscious

• responsive to emerging technologies

The framework is grounded in five guiding principles that shape all AI-related decision-making at GNS.

Human Authority

AI is a tool to support human thinking and decision-making, not replace it. Teachers, staff, and students remain responsible for their decisions, learning, and professional judgment.

Intellectual Agency

Students should continue developing critical thinking, creativity, and authentic voice. AI should support learning rather than diminish independent thinking.

Privacy & Data Stewardship

AI tools are evaluated through the same privacy and security standards used for all school software platforms, ensuring responsible handling of student and institutional data.

Transparency & Attribution

Students and staff are expected to communicate openly and responsibly when AI meaningfully contributes to academic or professional work.

Responsible Innovation

GNS embraces innovation thoughtfully, balancing new opportunities with ethical responsibility, educational value, and community trust.

The GNS AI Framework is intentionally structured in layers to ensure both stability and flexibility.

Whole-School AI Policy

This school-wide policy establishes the school’s overarching philosophy, guiding principles, and governance structure.

Operational Policies

Supporting operational guidance provides practical expectations for:

• students

• teaching faculty

• non-teaching staff

These operational documents are designed to evolve as technologies, educational practices, and societal expectations continue to change.

AI governance at GNS is intentionally streamlined and integrated into existing leadership structures.

Director of Technology

Provides strategic leadership for AI policy, instructional guidance, and educational implementation.

Curriculum Leadership Team (CLT)

Serves as an advisory body for school-wide instructional considerations related to AI.

Director of IT

Oversees the technical infrastructure, systems integration, network security, account management, and operational technology environment that support AI-enabled platforms.

GNS Tech Check

All AI tools are reviewed through the school’s existing software and privacy review process to ensure compliance with privacy, data security, and operational standards.

The framework emphasizes developing AI fluency across the school community.

At GNS, AI fluency means helping students and staff develop the ability to:

• use AI thoughtfully and ethically

• critically evaluate AI-generated information

• maintain human oversight and judgment

• understand the strengths and limitations of AI systems

• adapt responsibly as technologies evolve

The goal is not simply to teach people how to use AI tools, but to ensure they can engage with these technologies critically, responsibly, and confidently.

The framework supports a balanced approach to AI in education.

Teachers may use approved AI tools to support:

• lesson planning

• instructional design

• feedback and communication

• differentiation

• administrative efficiency

Students engage with AI through age-appropriate expectations and structured guidance that prioritize:

• authentic learning

• academic integrity

• critical thinking

• responsible digital citizenship

The framework also recognizes that assessment practices will continue evolving in response to AI technologies, with emphasis on:

• student thinking processes

• reflection

• authentic application of learning

• creativity and collaboration

The GNS AI Framework supports the strategic direction of the school by:

• aligning with our core values and strategic plan

• strengthening community trust through AI transparency

• supporting innovative teaching and learning

• promoting responsible digital citizenship

• preparing students for an AI-enabled future

• ensuring technology adoption remains aligned with school values

Artificial intelligence technologies are evolving rapidly. The GNS AI Framework is therefore designed as a living framework that will continue to evolve through:

• annual review

• ongoing staff and student feedback

• changes in educational practice

• emerging privacy and security considerations

• developments in AI technology