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Generative AI: Reimagining

Education

Parkland School District

Vision 2030

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March 31, 2025

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YOUR GENERATIVE AI TEAM

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DERHAMMER�

RENNA

EDWARDS

WILL

MONAHAN

OULY-UHL

BENNICK

STOUDT

DAVIDSON

MEEHAN

GEORGE

SANDT

ABDELAAL

BRANDT

SHERMAN

DRAKE

PLATTNER

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YOUR GENERATIVE AI TEAM

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MADSON

MINOTTI

CHORONES

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AI or Not AI

Can You Spot the Real Photos?

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Parkland’s AI Vision

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AI Literacy & Skills

We need to prepare students for a world that requires AI skills.

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OUR AI TIMELINE

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FUTURE

FALL

2025

SPRING

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SPRING

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FALL 2024

AUG 2024

JUNE

2024

SPRING 2024

SPRING�2024

FALL 2023

SPRING�2023

FALL�2022

ChatGPT public beta launches the generative AI era

Collaboration and PD among PSD admin team in preparation for Spring ‘24 PD

Generative AI academies begin to be offered for staff

PSD Board of Directors Adopt Generative AI Policy 815.3

Gemini Student Pilot begins at PHS

Broader student availability of tools as appropriate

Research & consultation begins within the district, among other districts, IUs, professional organizations, etc.

AI Create & Share PD for all district professional staff

AI Summer Camp offered for students

Generative AI tools for students allowed in �Canva & �Adobe Express

Reimagining Education / Parkland AI Vision PD for 6-12 professional staff

Next steps as determined with stakeholder feedback

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Brandon Langer

Director of Innovation �& Strategic Partnerships��Montgomery County IU

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Brandon Langer is an accomplished educational leader and administrator, specializing in technology and educational program development, curriculum writing, and communications. He currently leads strategic communications and educational partnerships at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU), aiming to enhance programs and services for students, educators, leaders, and staff. Brandon's professional journey began with a Bachelor of Music in Education from the University of Delaware and has evolved through various teaching and administrative roles that utilized his deep expertise in the arts, instructional technology, and curriculum development.

Brandon also serves as a leader in state-wide educational technology committees, developing vendor partnerships that enrich educational technology across Pennsylvania. His strategic vision and dedication to fostering relationship-based growth underscore his belief in the transformative power of education through innovation, technology, and human-centered programming.

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OUR TIMELINE

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FUTURE

FALL

2025

SPRING

2025

SPRING

2025

FALL 2024

AUG 2024

JUNE

2024

SPRING 2024

SPRING�2024

FALL 2023

SPRING�2023

FALL�2022

ChatGPT public beta launches the generative AI era

Collaboration and PD among PSD admin team in preparation for Spring ‘24 PD

Generative AI academies begin to be offered for staff

PSD Board of Directors Adopt Generative AI Policy 815.3

Gemini Student Pilot begins at PHS

Broader student availability of tools as appropriate

Research & consultation begins within the district, among other districts, IUs, professional organizations, etc.

AI Create & Share PD for all district professional staff

AI Summer Camp offered for students

Generative AI tools for students allowed in �Canva & �Adobe Express

Reimagining Education / Parkland AI Vision PD for 6-12 professional staff

Next steps as determined with stakeholder feedback

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Google Gemini for Teachers

Unlike ChatGPT, Google Education protects users’ data from being used to train their model
Uses LearnLM, an education-specific language model designed to expand curiosity & understanding

Further reading: Advancing Education Using Google AI

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Google Gemini for Teens �Pilot

4 teachers & 419 students
Parent permission slips
Nearpod AI intro. activity
Extra safeguards for student safety
Feedback from pilot teachers and students is being collected

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PSD Generative AI Policy 815.3

Consult the Approved EdTech Tools List for authorized Generative AI apps.
All Generative AI tools must be approved prior to use.

Request new tools via a support ticket.

Unauthorized tools may not adhere to terms of service, or required data privacy/security standards.
Do not enter personally identifiable information (PII) into Generative AI tools.

Adobe Express & Canva Generative AI features are open for all students this school year

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It’s Here To Stay.�Setting Expectations for Student AI Use

Regardless of what we allow or block on student on Chromebooks, they all have access on personal devices and we should assume that when crafting assignments.
Per policy, we must communicate in advance expectations for Generative AI use in writing on Schoology or within assignment directions.

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“Generative AI is allowed to assist with this assignment. If you use it for brainstorming or editing, disclose it. If you use it for phrasing, cite it using MLA standards. If your work is suspected to be completed by Generative AI and not yourself, you may be asked to verbally discuss your work.”

Setting Clear Expectations

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Continuum of AI Use

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Rubrics

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AI Detectors

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Per policy, cannot be the only factor for determining cheating.
Focus on the core issue: plagiarism
Reliability of detectors is problematic
If you have suspicions, have a conversation to check for understanding

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“According to research from Stanford University released [in fall 2023], the proclivity for students to cheat has remained constant even with the introduction of AI. While their research shows that nearly 70% of students admit to cutting a corner at some point, that number is the same before the introduction of ChatGPT as it was after.”

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AI Am Irreplaceable

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“No technology can ever replace the magic of a teacher, but when applied in deliberate and thoughtful ways, AI can help to augment their capacity — giving them time back to invest in themselves and their students.”

Ben Gomes,

Senior VP, Learning & Education

Google

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Breakout Schedule

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9:20-9:30 Transition/Break

9:30-10:10 Session 1

10:10-10:20 Transition/Break

10:20-11:00 Session 2