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Why Do AI Policies Matter in Education?
Imagine this: Two students submit essays for grading. One student from a well-funded school uses an AI-powered tutoring program to refine their work. Without access to such tools, the other student submits an unassisted draft. If AI grading tools are biased, the student with AI access might receive an unfair advantage.
As AI becomes a more significant part of education, clear rules are needed to ensure it benefits all students while protecting privacy and maintaining academic integrity. Without strong policies, AI could worsen educational inequality rather than solve it.
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
Explain how AI policies ensure fairness and prevent bias in education.
Describe the importance of AI policies in protecting student privacy and academic integrity.
Discuss strategies to make AI tools accessible to all students, regardless of background or income.
Ensuring Fairness – How AI Can Help or Hurt Students
Ensuring Fairness – How AI Can Help or Hurt Students
AI should help students, not favor those with access to technology. Studies show AI tools can sometimes pick up biases from the data they are trained on, leading to unfair grading or admissions decisions (Cornell University, 2024).
- Regular Bias Checks – AI models should be tested and updated to remove biases.
- Human Oversight – Teachers should remain involved in grading and feedback (Enrollify, 2024).
- Equal AI Access – Schools must ensure AI-powered tools are available to all students, not just those from wealthier backgrounds.
A 2023 study found that AI-powered grading systems scored essays differently based on student dialects, unintentionally penalizing minority students (Smith, 2024). To fix this, schools should audit AI systems and ensure grading fairness.
A 2023 study found that AI-powered grading systems scored essays differently based on student dialects, unintentionally penalizing minority students (Smith, 2024). To fix this, schools should audit AI systems and ensure grading fairness.
Conclusion & Reflection
AI in education can improve learning but must be used carefully.
Schools must check AI for bias to ensure fair treatment of all students.
Strong privacy policies are needed to protect student data.
AI should be used ethically, with training for both students and teachers.
Schools should invest in AI tools to give all students equal learning opportunities.
Reflection
AI is not just a tool. It’s a responsibility. As future teachers, we must ensure AI helps students rather than making education unfair. The right policies can turn AI into a force for good in education.
References
Chadha, A. (2024). Transforming higher education for the digital age: Examining emerging technologies and pedagogical innovations. Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 13(S1), 53-70. Retrieved from https://ojed.org/jise/article/view/7299/3056
Cornell University. (2024). Ethical AI for teaching and learning. Cornell Teaching and Learning Center. Retrieved from https://teaching.cornell.edu/generative-artificial-intelligence/ethical-ai-teaching-and-learning
Enrollify. (2024). Ethical considerations for AI use in education. Enrollify Blog. Retrieved from https://www.enrollify.org/blog/ethical-considerations-for-ai-use-in-education
Smith, R. (2024, September). AI in education in 2024: Educators express mixed feelings on the technology’s future. EdTech Magazine. Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2024/09/ai-education-2024-educators-express-mixed-feelings-technologys-future-perfcon
SpringerOpen. (2023). Generative AI in education: Opportunities and challenges. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 20(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00408-3
Knowledge Check
Which of the following is NOT a concern related to AI use in education?
A. Academic dishonesty
B. AI bias in grading
C. Increased student motivation
D. Student privacy risks
A school is implementing an AI-powered grading system. Some students worry that it will unfairly grade essays written in different dialects. What should the school do to ensure fairness?
A. Ban AI grading and return to manual grading only
B. Ignore student concerns, assuming AI is neutral
C. Require students to write in standard academic English
D. Test the AI system for bias and adjust the algorithm as needed
Answers
Answers
C
D
How I Used AI
I used ChatGPT to help select key points for my lesson, ensuring clarity and relevance. Additionally, I used AI to generate two multiple-choice questions that align with the lesson's objectives. I also used Leonardo to create images that visually support the lesson content. AI also helped me learn how to use Google Slides, including inserting links. This process streamlined lesson planning and improved my ability to create interactive and visually engaging presentations.
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