Wayzata High School

Artificial Intelligence

What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems capable of performing complex tasks that historically only a human could do, such as reasoning, making decisions, or solving problems.

Genuine Creative Expression
AI should serve as a tool to support and enhance a student's learning, not as a substitute for their original ideas or creative thinking. It can assist with brainstorming, refining concepts, or providing information, but the core ideas, insights, and voice should always come from the student. Encouraging students to rely on their own thoughts fosters critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth. Inappropriate use of artificial intelligence will be considered academic dishonesty.

Inappropriate use of artificial intelligence will be considered academic dishonesty.

AI and Literacy
AI can promote literacy in numerous ways by supporting reading, writing, and comprehension skills while adapting to individual learners' needs. By combining personalization, interactivity, and accessibility, AI can empower students to build literacy skills effectively. Here are some examples:

  1. Personalized Reading Recommendations: AI can analyze a student's interests, reading level, and past preferences to recommend age-appropriate and engaging books, fostering a love for reading.
  2. Interactive Storytelling: AI-powered platforms can create interactive stories, allowing students to engage in narratives by making choices or even co-writing parts of the story, which boosts engagement and creativity.
  3. Reading Support: Text-to-Speech, AI can read texts aloud, helping struggling readers and English language learners improve comprehension. Pronunciation Guides, tools can provide instant feedback on spoken words, helping students improve their pronunciation and fluency.
  4. Writing Assistance: AI tools like grammar and spell checkers can guide students in improving sentence structure, word choice, and punctuation. Suggestions for expanding vocabulary or alternative phrasing help students develop richer language skills.
  5. Comprehension Tools: AI can create quizzes, discussion prompts, or summaries based on texts, helping students test and deepen their understanding of what they've read.
  6. Language Learning: AI can support literacy for non-native speakers by providing translations, definitions, and interactive exercises tailored to their learning pace.
  7. Accessibility: AI can remove barriers to literacy for students with disabilities by providing tools like braille translation, screen readers, or visual adjustments for dyslexic learners.
  8. Data-Driven Insights: AI can assess a student's progress and identify specific areas of struggle, helping educators tailor lessons to address gaps in literacy skills.

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