Glenbard students will be able to access Artificial Intelligence tools on their district devices in the 2024-25 school year. This includes MagicSchool AI and Perplexity AI, and is in alignment with Glenbard’s Acceptable Use of Technology Policy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
AI is a powerful tool that provides writing assistance, helps students conduct quality research, clarifies concepts, serves as a study aid, fosters curiosity, and assists in developing a wide variety of other career-focused skills.
We are excited to present your student with the opportunity to engage with MagicSchool and Perplexity AI. These AI tools offer a wide range of applications, including potential benefits in improved learning and preparing for future employment opportunities. However, as with any emerging technology, there are important considerations regarding both benefits and potential risks some of which we have summarized below.
It is important for all families to consider the broader implications of using AI. As we embrace this new technology, we need to continue to safeguard student data and privacy. We ask our families to please assist our staff in reminding students that personal, identifiable information should NEVER be shared via any technology tool. Additionally, while MagicSchool and Perplexity, do have their own built-in content filtering system, parents/guardians should know that our Glenbard technology department does not have the ability to content filter these tools to the same extent possible in other programs.
Parents may restrict their student’s access to AI tools. We ask that before choosing to deny permission for your student to use AI tools you review the information below.
What is MagicSchool AI?
MagicSchool for Students is an AI platform built specifically for education. It is designed to build AI literacy for students and help students learn to use AI responsibly as they unlock learning opportunities not possible without generative AI. The platform is powered by multiple Large Language Models (LLMs). Features include the ability for teachers to view student activity and direct students to customizable AI tools.
What is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity is an AI-driven search engine, and is a combination of conversational AI and web searching. Perplexity has an academic focus and can be used for research, answering questions, understanding topics, generating citations and outlines. Perplexity uses web sources to generate answers to questions and cites relevant links in its responses. Perplexity is available in several languages and also allows users to upload PDFs for analysis.
Benefits of Using AI Tools:
Future employment and career-focused skills that AI Tools can assist in developing:
Risks and Considerations:
Safety Measures:
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