AI INTEgration @ Dunham

At The Dunham School, we remain dedicated to equipping students with the tools, discernment, and Christian values they need to navigate an ever-changing world, including how we approach the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our classrooms. 

The Responsible Use of AI in Education

Generative AI has transformed how we access information, communicate, and create. While it offers incredible opportunities, it also presents challenges. Our goal is to guide students in using AI responsibly and thoughtfully - as a tool to enhance learning, not as a substitute for learning, critical thinking, or moral decision-making. To this end, we have developed an AI Responsible Use Policy, structured around the following three levels of AI use:

• Work must be completed without any AI assistance.
• Students must rely entirely on their own knowledge, understanding, and skill.
• Any AI use is a violation of student academic integrity.

• AI assists the student in their understanding of a topic or idea through AI-generated content.
• AI may be used to enhance the student’s knowledge, efficiency, and creativity.
• The student is responsible for evaluating the validity, accuracy, and bias of any AI generated content used in the assignment.
• All AI use should be cited.

• AI is used as a tool to make previously impossible or very difficult tasks possible for students.
• Students use AI to enhance their own critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
• The student is responsible for evaluating the validity, accuracy, and bias of any AI-generated content used in the assignment.
• Detailed disclosure of all AI empowered content is submitted with the final product.

These guidelines will help students in grades 3-12 learn how to use AI thoughtfully, fostering their ability to think critically, act ethically, and honor God in all they do. Teachers will specify acceptable levels of AI use for assignments, and discussions about AI’s role and impact will be integrated into our curriculum. Our teachers will begin to model AI tools that are mission-appropriate and thoroughly vetted. We are committed to respecting student privacy while integrating these resources into our curriculum.

Looking to the Future

This policy is just the beginning. A dedicated team of teachers and administrators is actively exploring AI platforms that align with our educational goals and Christian values. We look forward to sharing updates and insights with the Dunham community as we continue to equip our students to face the opportunities and challenges of the modern world with wisdom, integrity, and faith.