Staff Activity – CS Visions Reflection Adaptation

Staff Activity – CS Visions Reflection Adaptation

Adapt the “CS Visions” framework from CSforALL to reflect on core values guiding AI in education. Teams identify rationales, map values to design implications, and share vision statements.

Objectives:

• Clarify team beliefs about AI’s role in learning.
• Connect values to implementation choices.
• Foster shared purpose and transparency.

Policy Development and Review

AI policy must evolve as technology advances. Districts should create adaptable, living documents that uphold legal, ethical, and instructional priorities.

Key Considerations:

• Establish continuous review cycles for all AI policies.
• Engage diverse stakeholders in policy creation.
• Balance innovation with risk management.
• Align with ethical frameworks emphasizing fairness, transparency, and human oversight.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and state laws.
• Avoid overreliance on AI detection tools due to inaccuracy.

Pros:

• Keeps policy current and relevant.
• Encourages proactive risk mitigation.
• Builds stakeholder trust and ownership.
• Prepares districts for future AI evolution.

Cons:

• Resource-intensive maintenance.
• Risk of over-regulation.
• Monitoring enforcement challenges.
• Potential bias in policy creation.