SSIS AI Belief Statements

Principled use of AI for professional purposes. These can serve as philosophical anchors for aligning technology use with the school's educational mission and values.

Human-Centric Education: We believe that the heart of teaching lies in human interaction, empathy, and understanding, which cannot be replicated by artificial intelligence.

Ethical Use of Technology: We believe in using AI tools ethically and transparently, clearly communicating when and how AI is utilized, especially in student assessments and feedback, to uphold the integrity of education.

Professional Development: We believe in continuous professional development to stay informed about the capabilities and limitations of AI in education, ensuring that our use of technology reflects best practices and current research.

Personalization for Learning: We believe in personalizing the learning experience for each student. AI may be used to tailor learning to individual needs, not to standardize it, preserving the diversity of student learning.

Augmentation over Replacement: We believe AI should be used to augment our professional capabilities, not replace them, leveraging technology to streamline administrative tasks and enrich educational content while preserving the educator's central role.

Critical Engagement with Technology: We believe in critically engaging with AI tools, not just employing them for convenience, evaluating each tool's impact on student learning and well-being before and after implementation.

Cultivating Digital Citizenship: We believe in teaching and modeling responsible digital citizenship, guiding students to understand the appropriate and ethical use of AI as part of their broader education.

Authentic Communication: We believe in maintaining our unique personal voice in all communications with parents and community members, ensuring that the use of AI does not overshadow our genuine connection with our school community.

Safety and Security: We believe in prioritizing the safety and security of our students' data. Any AI tool we adopt must adhere to strict data protection standards to safeguard our students' privacy.