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AI Use in the Classroom

Cabarrus County Schools and Concord High School do not prohibit the use of AI in the classroom; however, there are guidelines for when and to what extent AI is allowed. Each teacher communicates the appropriateness of AI use in their classroom using the AI Integration Stoplight. If AI is used in a manner different than what the teacher communicated is allowable, then the student has committed an Honor Code violation and will be written up for the infraction. Refer to the Student Handbook to see the full CHS Honor Code as well as potential consequences for an infraction. Please note that according to the CHS Honor Code the following guidelines apply directly to the use of AI: - Artificial Intelligence may only be used if guided/coached by teachers or proposed through the "Justification for the use of AI" chart (approved at teacher discretion). - Credit all sources you use, even if you have paraphrased, summarized, or used Artificial Intelligence.

CHS AI Justification Chart
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AI Use in the Classroom

Cabarrus County Schools and Concord High School do not prohibit the use of AI in the classroom; however, there are guidelines for when and to what extent AI is allowed. Each teacher communicates the appropriateness of AI use in their classroom using the AI Integration Stoplight. If AI is used in a manner different than what the teacher communicated is allowable, then the student has committed an Honor Code violation and will be written up for the infraction. Refer to the Student Handbook to see the full CHS Honor Code as well as potential consequences for an infraction. Please note that according to the CHS Honor Code the following guidelines apply directly to the use of AI: - Artificial Intelligence may only be used if guided/coached by teachers or proposed through the "Justification for the use of AI" chart (approved at teacher discretion). - Credit all sources you use, even if you have paraphrased, summarized, or used Artificial Intelligence.

CHS AI Justification Chart

AI Literacy

AI Literacy refers to understanding how AI works. This includes being aware of its uses and limitations as well as the ethical concerns revolving around this new technology. While courts are still ligitating the extent to which generative AI has broken copyright laws, there are other areas of AI Literacy where the guidance is much more clear. In regard to AI usage in school, the following areas of AI usage are of utmost importance:

  • Accuracy
  • Academic Integrity
  • Safety
  • AI Accuracy

    Checking the Accuracy of AI generated information includes checking for hallucinations and bias EVERY time it is used.

  • AI Academic Integrity

    AI is a powerful tool, but it should never be used to replace human thought and experiences.

  • AI Safety

    Anything typed into AI automatically becomes a part of its training data, so maintaining data privacy is paramount when interacting with AI.

AI Prompting

A diagram outlining the CRAFT framework for writing effective AI prompts, with sections for Context, Role, Audience, Format, Task, and Tone.Part of the effective use of generative AI requires strong communication skills. Ulimately, large language models, like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft’s Claude, are programmed to decipher and respond to human communication; therefore, if the prompt inputted into the generative AI tool is unclear, the response received is not going to be very good. This same concept applies to human communication; if your wording when speaking to another human is vague and unclear, then the response you get from that other person is not going to match your needs. 

The CRAFT Framework

In order to help get the best possible results from AI, try using the CRAFT framework, developed by Vera Cubero and Katie Bogle at NC DPI.

  • C – Context: Include in your prompt details specifying exactly what information, where that information should come from, and any other content you want AI to include. 
  • R – Role: Directly tell AI the specific role you want it to perform, anything from a debate partner that should be arguing against you to a teacher tutoring you on a difficult concept. 
  • A – Audience: Tell AI who the information is going to be for, so the information is not too easy or too difficult for the targeted audience.
  • F – Format: Describe what the final output should be, such as a picture in a given style (graphic art, photography, etc.) or written response (paragraph, poem, song, etc.). Don’t forget to include how long you want any written responses to be. 
  • T – Task/Tone: Be clear with what task you want AI to perform (provide feedback, brainstorm, etc.), and whether or not it should use a formal or informal tone.

Suggested CRAFTed prompt format:

You are a (role). Create a (specific item to generate) that is about (topic). This will be for (audience). Please include (details about the topic). Use a (adjective) tone. 

Example: You are the 17-year-old Romeo Montague from Romeo and Juliet. Create a dating profile that focuses on how obsessed with love and being in love Romeo is. This will be for a modern audience of teenagers. Please include that he is a lover, not a fighter, he thinks love makes a woman shine brighter than the sun, he likes meeting new people at parties, and he gives his heart 100% to the person he loves. Use a casual tone by including modern slang used by gen Z and gen Alpha.