AI at MCS
AI is having an impact on education. As school leaders we are both excited and concerned about technology and we have a responsibility to ensure AI is approached thoughtfully and appropriately for teaching and learning.
AI Guidelines at MCS
AI Tools Approved at MCS
These select AI tools approved for educators, staff, and students. Access will be for the free versions of the tools.
Educators | Staff | Students |
MagicSchool - in MCS App Portal PowerBuddy AI - in Schoology and Performance Matters | Microsoft Copilot - in MCS App Portal Google Gemini - in MCS App Portal Google NotebookLM - in MCS App Portal Claude - in MCS App Portal ChatGPT - in MCS App Portal | Teacher Controlled AI Tools that can be turned on for students: PowerBuddy AI in Schoology MagicSchool for Students |
What is AI?
Prompt Engineering
Our Ed Tech Tools with AI Features
Quizizz AI (Beta)
With Quizizz AI, you can create quizzes in under a minute!
Whether you're looking to create a formative assessment on integers for Grade 6, or a quiz for your AP Physics class, Quizizz AI is with you every step of the way.
All you need to do is upload a file or paste a link to a webpage, and voila! Quizizz AI will automatically generate questions from this content and create a quiz for you. You can then personalize and enhance the quiz in as many ways as you'd like.
Kami Questions AI
Harness the power of AI to convert, create, and grade assessments automatically. The ultimate time-saving upgrade to the Kami app you know and love. In the MCS App Portal and in Schoology Assignments.
Edpuzzle AI-generated Questions
Edpuzzle made it easier than ever before to add interactive questions into videos that you’ve made or found online and grade open-ended questions. That’s done through the use of an AI feature called Edpuzzle Teacher Assist. Edpuzzle is available in Schoology and MCS App Portal.
Canva Edu Magic Tools
Free AI tools built into Canva Edu, find Canva in our MCS App Portal.
Learning About AI
AI for Education
Free AI Resources for Educators
AI How Does It Work
AI in K-12 Classroom Resources
AI Digital Citizenship Lessons for Students
Current Status
In place:
AI select tools are unblocked for staff and teachers, only free versions available
Student conduct code for cheating and academic integrity
Web filter blocks on school technology devices and network for websites and applications (including AI) that are not age appropriate, security concerns, do not sign student data privacy agreements, or do not align with subject-area standards
Exploring Computer Science course offered in several of our high schools includes curriculum unit on AI
Enochs High School Software and Systems Development (SSD) Pathway has course on Artificial Intelligence
Concerns for not approving AI tools in the classroom:
Various vendor privacy statements have age restrictions for students under 13 and for students under 18 years of age
Vendor may not be signing the required student data privacy agreements with school districts
Vendor may not be an accessible tool, cost effective, comply with security policies, or content not age appropriate
Vendor does not align with subject-area standards, learning objectives, and adopted curriculum
Potential of AI tools in the classroom:
Tutoring and learning content: support learning needs and guided tutoring
Digital Citizenship: lessons for students to learn implications of AI, ethical use of AI, academic integrity, digital and media literacy, and societal impact of AI including biases, privacy concerns, and algorithmic fairness
New assignment concepts: using AI that encourages communication, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and curation
Embedded: built into our tools such as Microsoft and Google word processing, presentation, and searching applications