Week of March 11: Update on Generative AI @ TTSD

Generative AI at TTSD:

"Generative AI, like a digital assistant, learns from examples to create new content such as images, text, or music. Teachers can use it to create personalized learning materials and interactive lessons. Students can explore creativity by generating art, music, or stories. It aids in problem-solving, language learning, and content creation. However, ethical considerations must be addressed in its use. Overall, generative AI [has the potential to] enhance teaching and learning experiences in classrooms." (OpenAI, 2024).

OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT 3.5 [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

TTSD has many local experts actively learning the new applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use, both in education and in daily life.  This new paradigm shift in technology has many exciting possibilities for students and education.  However, it also holds potential for unforeseen impacts. As a result, the TTSD community has been collaborating in a variety of ways over the past 12 months to educate ourselves and others around generative AI, emerging technology tools and working to build a common understanding across our community.  Below are some artifacts of our work at TTSD:

• Dec 2023: Kasey Fernandez (District Librarian) and Bruce Alter (Pediatric Physical Therapist and AT Consultant): Educational Impacts & Benefits of AI
• May 2023: 1st TTSD AI Committee Mtg with TTSD Staff
• Oct 1, 2023: 2nd TTSD AI Committee Mtg with staff, community members and students
• Oct 30, 2023: 3rd TTSD AI Committee Mtg with staff, community members and students
• Hazelbrook, Tigard High and Tualatin High school (& others) each offering a multitude of AI explorative trainings & conversations, hosted by school instructional coaches

TTSD AI Guidance:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance at TTSD

• Staff - Try them ALL! 
• Examples to get you started...
• Gemini
• MagicSchool
• ChatGPT
• Generative AI Tool Comparison

• 
  Students - Current Generative AI tools approved for student login - Quill.com

• As of March 2023, no other vendors have signed a student data privacy agreement (including open.ai).  To see a list of TTSD Approved Vendors: Digital Resource Menu

AI Committee Goals:

1. Develop TTSD AI Policy: Create a district-wide policy for the responsible use of generative AI by staff and students.
• With the purpose of providing TTSD staff and students the ability to leverage this new technology in the classroom.
2. Provide AI Professional Development: Offer continuous training to empower staff and students to effectively utilize AI tools in education. Join us in shaping the future of AI in education.

Week Of January 28th: End of Semester 1

The follow are tips and documentation to help teachers, new and old, with posting grades to student report cards for Semester 1 (SM1), setting up your new classes (SM2) and configuring your gradebooks (SM2).  

There are many helpful document in our TTSD Knowledgebase (KB) to help you through this process. After leveraging these resources, if you are in need of additional support, please place a Tech Request.

Out with Semester 1... 

Elementary School Teachers:

• Elementary - Entering Grades By Class (< Also for PE, Music and EL grade entry)
• Entering Grades By Student

All Elementary Report Card Tips & Documentation

Secondary School Teachers:

• Grade Book End of Term Checklist (Canvas & Synergy)
• Posting Grades for Middle and High School Classes
• Supporting Students Past Term End Dates in Canvas

Bring on Semester 2...

Secondary School Teachers:

• Combining ("Cross Listing") Course Cards
• Canvas: Transition to a New Semester
• Setting up Grade Passback to Sync Canvas Assignments to Synergy
• Canvas - Getting a "Fresh Start" at the Start of a New Quarter (MS)

NOTE: New term Canvas course cards will be available to teachers 7 days prior to the 1st day of SM2 and the day prior to the first day of SM2 for students.

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PROTECT OUR STUDENTS' DATA:  

As you begin Semester 2, make sure you are only using online resources by vendors who have signed contracts with TTSD, committing to keep our student's personal data secure.  To see which apps and Canvas LTI resources you can use, see:

TTSD Digital Resources Menu.

Don't see the app or online tool listed??  Just complete a Digital Resource Request Form to ask for assistance in getting the vendor to commit to keeping our student data safe.