Artifical Intelligence (AI)

RSU #20 Roadmap to AI: Development of a framework for responsible use of Generative AI in RSU #20

RSU #20: A Framework for Student and Staff Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence:  Administrative Guidelines

RSU #20 FAQs for GAI use

What is AI?

• Artificial Intelligence

  • Began in the 1950s and has slowly evolved into the AI we see and use today.

  • Is a branch of computer science that enables applications and computers to simulate human learning and intelligence (https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence)

  • Can be trained, through computer programming, to understand language, recognize patterns, or make decisions based on data.

  • Is baked into many of our everyday technology tools including the new Apple iPhone, Alexa, Siri, predictive grammar and spelling (auto correct), and self-driving vehicles to mention a few. 

What is GAI?

• Generative AI (GAI) is the latest artificial intelligence component.

• GAI creates complex, original content from a user’s input or request (https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence)

• GAI is not without errors and requires human interaction to determine accuracy of output.  GAI misinformation or inaccurate output is referred to as hallucinations.  Hallucinations occur when a GAI tool has gaps in its information base and invents answers.

• Four examples of types of GAI (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64398599b0c21f1705fb8fb3/t/673ce545fbe13d5aba147bba/1732044102066/HoustonISDAIGuidebook.pdf)

  • • 1. Conversational AI or Chatbots, such as ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot

      2. Multimedia AI such as DALL-E or Canva Image Generator

      3. Generative Search such as Perplexity

      4. AI Writing Support Tools such as Grammarly or Quill

More Resources 

• Common Sense Media (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/)

  • • 5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Generative AI | Common Sense Media (video - 2 mins)

    • Helping Kids Navigate the World of Artificial Intelligence (short article - about 10 mins)

    • Guide to ChatGPT for Parents and Caregivers (short article - about 5 mins)

    • AI Risk Assessments

• Maine Department of Education Maine: The AI Roadmap

• MLTI (Maine Learning Technology Initiative) Artificial Intelligence: From Fear to Inspiration

• Parent and Teen Guide to Generative AI (short article - about 10 mins)

• Generative AI: Reaping Rewards and Reducing Risks (Slide Show) (19 slides - 15 mins)

• AI in Schools: Cheater or Tutor? | Paul Matthews | TEDxHobart (video - 18 mins)

• Education in the age of AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Dale Lane | TEDxWinchester  (video - 16 mins)

• Generative AI for Families  (video - 3 mins)

• AI in Education 101 for Parents

• A parent’s guide to AI: How to get the most out of generative AI from internetmatters.org

• AI in Education: What Parents & Caregivers Should Know (14 pages - about 30 mins)