Artificial Intelligence (AI) at MCS for Families

Families Guidelines

AI for Families

MCS Families Poster -English or Spanish

Student Guidelines

Students Stay SAFE Using AI Image

MCS Students Are S.A.F.E. with AI slides

Poster

Brochure

Ethically Cite Sources. Responsibly acknowledge the use of AI tools in your assignments. mcsedtech.com/AICitation

AI Tools for Students

MCS AI for Students

Students

Teacher Controlled AI Tools that can be turned on for students:

PowerBuddy AI in Schoology

MagicSchool for Students

AI Tips for Families

Family Guide to AI

Guide to explore AI basics as a family and learn to use it together.

Web: Family Guide to AI

Auardian's Guide to AI

Learn how AI is enhancing education and how you can support your child's development with this simple guide.

Web: Guardian's Guide to AI

Understand AI Be Internet Awesome

Learn essential AI literacy and safety skills with this interactive program that empowers kids to confidently explore the web.

Web: Understanding AI Be Internet Awesome

AI Tools for Families

Google Gemini

Google Gemini is a free AI assistant that can help families with everyday tasks like homework support, creative projects, and answering curious questions from kids. This powerful tool offers a safe way for parents and children to explore AI technology together while getting practical help with learning and family activities.

Video Series - Using Google’s latest AI tools to support kids’ learning: Google Gemini's new video series teaches parents how to use our newest AI features like Guided Learning to break down homework questions step-by-step, and how to help their children prepare for exams with custom study guides, or even kick off a creative project or essay.

Your Students AI Tools at MCS

PowerBuddy AI in Schoology

PowerBuddy in Schoology is teacher-controlled, with educators choosing when to activate the AI tool for specific assignments. Students can only access PowerBuddy when their teacher turns it on for particular projects.

Boost Your Study Game with PowerBuddy & Skooli! 🚀

Stuck on an assignment? PowerBuddy’s AI chatbot is here to guide you step-by-step and get you unstuck—right on your assignment! Need more in-depth help? Skooli offers 24/7 live tutoring on any subject to help you master tough concepts.

Get started, stay confident, and ace your schoolwork with these smart tools! 💡📚 Learn more

Your personalized assistance with these tools:

  • Provides support based on individual learning needs and grade levels

  • Socratic Mode: guides students with questions to help them think critically and find answers themselves, rather than just giving them the solution.

Writable in Schoology for 7th-12th grades

On-Demand Feedback for Student Writing

Teachers in 7th-12th grade classrooms have the option of having Writable setup in their Schoology course. Writable guides students as they write with immediate feedback. AI-powered grammar, originality checking from Turnitin, and revision suggestions are always available. Learn more

Students can learn more about AI

Code.org Learning about AI for Students

https://code.org/en-US/artificial-intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world around us—from the apps we use daily to the systems that shape entire industries. Teaching students about AI helps them become thoughtful creators and informed users, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

This Fall... Hour of AI from Code.org

https://code.org/en-US/hour-of-ai

Building on over a decade of success with the Hour of Code, our new global initiative launching this fall is designed to help students and educators everywhere take their first step into understanding and creating with AI.

Hour of AI from Code dot org

Common Sense Media's AI Resource Hub for Education, Families, and Students

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ai

Common Sense Media’s AI hub helps families and educators understand AI. It offers expert reviews, guides, and tips on safe and responsible AI use for kids. Whether you need AI app recommendations or classroom resources, this site has you covered!

Common Sense Media AI Resources for Education