Power & Perils of AI In Government

Presented by Krestin BahrConference SessionFor WA Counties Conference

The Power and Perils of AI in Government: A Focus on K-12 Education

This presentation explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance various aspects of K-12 education, showcasing examples from the Peninsula School District's strategic plan and their journey in implementing AI.

Key Takeaways:

  • AI's Broad Applicability in Education: The presentation highlights AI's potential to impact both instructional and operational aspects of a school district, aligning with the district's mission of preparing students to be successful global citizens.
  • Instructional Applications:
    • Lesson Planning: Using AI tools to enhance teacher productivity in lesson planning.
    • Student Assistant: Utilizing chatbots and custom tools for student feedback and tutoring.
    • Accessibility: Providing students with access to grade-level content at their reading level or in their native language.
    • Data Analysis: Using AI to analyze data and inform instructional decisions.
    • Summarizing Documents: Employing AI to create executive summaries of lengthy documents.
  • Operational Applications:
    • Job Descriptions: Updating and modifying job descriptions with AI assistance.
    • Translation: Translating content into multiple languages for diverse families.
    • Screening Rubrics: Creating rubrics for applicant screening based on job descriptions.
    • Parent Messaging: Generating quick messages for parents (e.g., wildlife alerts).
    • Writing Letters and Policies: Drafting letters and policies with AI support.
    • Speeches: Generating public speeches for various events.
    • Correspondence: Assisting in responding professionally to emotional messages.
  • Necessity as a Driver of Innovation: The presentation emphasizes how necessity has driven the Peninsula School District's innovative approach to AI implementation during the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Peninsula School District's AI Journey: The presentation outlines the district's AI journey, from initial explorations in Spring 2022 to embracing AI in the 2023-2024 school year through initiatives like "Everyday AI" and "AI Action Research."
  • Practical Examples of AI Use: The presentation provides several specific examples of prompts and links to ChatGPT conversations demonstrating how AI can be used for:
    • Developing standard operating procedures.
    • Adapting writing style.
    • Creating exit surveys for parents.
    • Building applicant screening rubrics.
    • Generating presentation topics and subtopics.

Actionable Insights:

  • Explore AI for Instructional Support: Consider how AI tools can assist with lesson planning, student support, accessibility, data analysis, and document summarization.
  • Leverage AI for Operational Efficiency: Investigate how AI can streamline tasks like job description updates, translation, communication, and writing.
  • Learn from Peninsula School District's Experience: Review the district's AI journey and the provided examples as a model for implementation.
  • Experiment with the Provided Prompts: Use the linked ChatGPT conversations as starting points for your own AI explorations.
  • Focus on Specific Tasks: Identify areas where AI can provide the most immediate benefit and start with targeted applications.

Looking Ahead:

This presentation showcases the potential of AI to transform both instruction and operations within a K-12 school district. By highlighting practical examples and outlining a clear implementation journey, the presentation encourages educators and administrators to embrace AI as a powerful tool for improving efficiency, enhancing student learning, and ultimately preparing students for a future where AI plays an increasingly significant role. The examples provided offer a starting point for exploring AI's capabilities and adapting them to the unique needs of individual schools and districts.