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Student Data Privacy and AI Tools
Student Data Privacy and AI Tools
All digital tools recommended for use in Brookline Schools are vetted for their educational value, sustainability, and data privacy policies. The vendors of the tools recommended here have all signed a legally binding Student Data Privacy Agreement. The tools listed here are among the most powerful in the industry and teachers are encouraged to use them over the multitude of AI tools now available. They offer a secure space for students and teachers.
Even with safeguards, teacher and students should not include personally identifiable information (names, addresses, ID numbers etc.) into prompts or documents that are shared with the tools.
Approved AI Tools for Staff
Approved AI Tools for Staff
Gemini is the preferred generative AI tool for use by Brookline staff. Gemini acts as a conversational AI assistant that can understand and respond to a wide range of prompts and questions. Gemini includes a set of tools, including Create an Image and Deep Research
Gemini for Education is part or Brookline's Google Workspace for Education Suite. Teachers have unlimited use.
Please Note: Gemini AI Pro for Education is a different product and Brookline does not have a District License.
Learn More:
Google Gemini for Teachers: Essential Classroom Guide (2025 Edition) - John Sowash
100+ ways to use Gemini in Education from Google for Education
NotebookLM is a knowledge assistant powered by Google AI, designed to help you understand and synthesize information from your own sources. It's different from other AI tools in that the responses are are generated only from the documents you provide.
NotebookLM is part or Brookline's Google Workspace for Education Suite. Teachers have unlimited use.
Many Gemini features are now available to teachers in Google Classroom. These features are designed to be teacher-led and controlled.
Please note: Teachers can use the Gemini features in Classroom and share content outside of the Google Classroom. Students do not need to be enrolled in Classroom to access the material. Canvas using teachers can make use of these tools.
Teachers can use Gemini to generate vocabulary lists, draft quizzes, brainstorm project ideas and generate content for students.
Google Classroom Tools are part or Brookline's Google Workspace for Education Suite. Teachers have unlimited use.
Teachers can use Diffit to create and adapt instructional materials for their diverse learners. Generated content can be shared with students through Google Docs, Slides, or Forms.
Brookline does not have a District License for Diffit. Teachers can use the limited "Basic" account
Teachers can generate interactive Slide Deck driven lessons using AI. Teachers can embed polls, drawing, and other features into lessons.
Brookline does not have a District License for Curipod. Teachers can use the limited "Free" account
Brisk is a free, AI-powered Chrome extension that works with Google Documents and Slides. Teachers can create instructional materials, give feedback, evaluate student writing, and level or translate texts.
Brookline does not have a District License for Brisk. Teachers can use the limited "Brisk Educator Free" account
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