1. Generative AI: Generative AI tools create text, code, images, and other types of content based on a given prompt or input. While these tools can foster creativity, using them to complete assignments raises concerns about plagiarism and academic integrity. Students are encouraged to use generative AI responsibly, ensuring their work reflects personal understanding and originality. Examples include GPT-3, DALL-E, and Bing.

2. Predictive AI: Predictive AI analyzes patterns in student data to forecast outcomes, such as identifying students at risk of falling behind or predicting graduation readiness. These insights enable educators to proactively support students with tailored interventions. However, it is crucial to interpret these outputs carefully, considering potential biases, to ensure equitable support for all students.

3. Assistive AI: Assistive AI tools guide writing, grammar, style, and readability, making it easier for students to refine their communication skills. Examples include Grammarly, Hemingway, and Quillbot.

4. Educational AI: Educational AI platforms facilitate personalized learning, offer targeted feedback, and support formative assessments. They help students master subjects at their own pace and provide educators with insights into individual learning progress. Examples include Khan Academy, Coursera, and Duolingo.

While AI has the potential to personalize education, promote critical thinking, and prepare students for the future, it must be implemented thoughtfully and ethically. Aligned with our vision to educate, empower, and equip students to reach their highest potential, we will use AI to expand opportunities for personalized learning and provide the skills necessary for success in an evolving digital landscape. 

Ethical Use

Incorporating AI into education requires a commitment to the highest ethical standards, particularly regarding academic honesty. Students must understand the importance of using AI tools as aids for learning rather than shortcuts to complete assignments. This involves fostering an awareness of plagiarism and its consequences. Windsor Charter Academy will emphasize that any work generated by AI must be credited appropriately, and students will be guided on how to incorporate AI-generated content ethically.

Educators will encourage students to engage critically with AI technologies, ensuring they can differentiate between original ideas and those influenced by AI. Teachers will explicitly communicate the appropriate extent of AI use in assignments, helping students understand when and how AI tools should supplement their work. By promoting a culture of integrity, Windsor Charter Academy will empower students to produce authentic work that reflects their understanding and creativity. Training on the ethical implications of AI use will prepare students to navigate issues of authorship and responsibility, helping them develop skills essential for success in both academic and professional settings.

Student Privacy

Student data privacy and security are of utmost importance when using AI technologies. Windsor Charter Academy will utilize AI tools in a manner that prioritizes the protection of personal information. Transparent data use policies will be implemented, aligning with legal and ethical standards to safeguard student data. By prioritizing privacy, Windsor Charter Academy aims to build a trusting environment where students and their families feel secure in their interactions with AI technologies.

Critical Thinking and Digital Citizenship

Preparing students for the future includes teaching critical thinking about AI. Students will question, evaluate, and understand AI technologies, including their benefits and limitations. Developing digital citizenship skills is essential to AI education, ensuring responsible, ethical use of technology and the ability to navigate the digital world with confidence and integrity.

Lifelong Learning and Future-Ready Skills

As the world evolves, education must adapt. Teachers are primary educators who prepare students for a future where adaptability, innovation, and technological literacy are essential. Windsor Charter Academy is committed to fostering a lifelong learning mindset, using AI to help students develop the critical skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Commitment to Equitable Access

Windsor Charter Academy is committed to ensuring equitable access to AI technologies and resources for all students, including those with disabilities and from low-income families. Strategies will be implemented to bridge digital divides and provide necessary accommodations to support students with diverse needs. AI will be leveraged to create inclusive learning experiences, empowering every student to reach their potential. Through targeted interventions, accessibility tools, and thoughtful resource allocation, Windsor Charter Academy will strive to eliminate barriers to learning, ensuring that no student is left behind.

Student-Centered Learning

The role of teachers as primary educators is irreplaceable. They are grounded in their knowledge of best teaching practices and their ability to forge relationships essential for learning. AI should support, not replace, human relationships and emotional intelligence integral to education. While AI can adapt to individual students' needs, abilities, and interests and address diverse learning styles through tailored feedback and resources, the teacher guides students' progress at their own pace.

In summary, AI will support the mission of educating, empowering, and equipping students to reach their highest potential. Windsor Charter Academy seeks to leverage AI's potential to enrich education while prioritizing human connection, creativity, and compassion in the learning process through a thoughtful and balanced approach. Academic honesty will remain a fundamental principle, ensuring students engage with AI responsibly and ethically.