Can I use AI for my
How can I use AI
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What happens if I don't
follow the teacher's AI
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AI in K-12 Education: Resources for Families
đź“ť AI in Education: What Parents & Caregivers Should Know - AI for Education (2025)
A comprehensive guide (AI for Education, 2025) offering clear explanations of generative AI, the importance of AI literacy, and a balanced view of benefits and challenges in schools; includes home‑based strategies, conversation starters, essential questions for partnering with educators, and curated resources for continued learning.
đź“„ What Parents Need to Know about Kids and AI - Matt Miller - Ditch That Textbook
A blog post by Matt Miller that walks through how parents can guide their children to use AI as a learning aide—not just a homework shortcut—and covers ethical considerations and practical tips for home support.
▶️ 10 Things for Parents to Know about AI & Education - Matt Miller – YouTube
A concise YouTube presentation by Matt Miller outlining ten essential takeaways for parents, from understanding AI’s role in schools, to strategies for fostering digital responsibility at home.
🛡️Guardian’s Guide to AI in Education
Provided by Google for Education, this guide equips caregivers with a clear, parent‑friendly overview of generative AI in schools. It explains how AI tools like Gemini are integrated into classroom workflows, highlights benefits such as personalized learning, immediate feedback, accessibility supports, and robust security safeguards, and offers practical conversation starters and home‑based tips for fostering safe, responsible AI use.
đź“‘ AI Parent Guide - C21 Canada
C21 Canada offers parents an overview of AI’s benefits, risks, and real‑world classroom applications, along with practical questions to ask and ways to support children as AI tools become more common.
đź“° Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO): AI Support for Learning Challenges
LDAO offers resources on how AI can support children with learning challenges by making learning more accessible and less dependent on parental involvement. They emphasize that AI should complement, not replace, the skills and habits children need to succeed.
đź“„ World Economic Forum – Future of Jobs Report 2025
AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, with many traditional roles being automated while entirely new careers emerge. Families should prepare children for a future where adaptability, critical thinking, and technological fluency are essential for success. Early education in AI literacy and ethical reasoning will help young people thrive in a workforce defined by innovation and constant change.
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Can I use AI for my school work?
A: That depends!
Your teachers assess your knowledge and skills using conversations, observations and the work you produce.
If the task is a product (e.g. an infographic, report, summary, etc.), your teacher will determine if or how AI can be used.
You can access DSBN’s AI Integration Scale here. This will help you understand how AI use may vary by assignment.
How can I use AI safely?
A: Follow the guidelines below.
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Never input any personal information into an AI application (name, address, phone number, birth date, debit card number, etc.).
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Remember that AI can produce inaccurate information. Be sure to cross-check results with trusted sources.
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At school, only use DSBN-endorsed AI applications with caregiver consent (via School Cash Online).
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At home, ask your caregiver which applications you’re allowed to use. Be sure to use a personal email account for these applications (i.e. not your DSBN account).
What happens if I don't follow the teacher's AI guidelines?
A: Students are responsible for providing evidence of their learning within established timelines (Growing Success – Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010, p. 42). This means:
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Your teacher will have a conversation with you about your work.
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If appropriate, your teacher will work with you to arrange another opportunity to demonstrate your learning.
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If this happens repeatedly, you may need to have conversations with other adults at your school (e.g. student success/resource teacher, VP, principal) and related comments may be included on your report card.