Navigating AI Integration in Independent Schools

The quarterly AI meetup, sponsored by Toddle, focused on the evolving landscape of AI in independent schools. Discussions covered the practicalities of integrating AI tools into educational settings, including challenges with teacher adoption of AI grading features and the need for comprehensive onboarding programs for both new and existing faculty. Participants also explored the implications of new tools like Google's Gemini and NotebookLM for student use, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy and parental education on AI's pervasive presence in school systems. The conversation highlighted the ongoing work in vetting new technologies for safety and effectiveness, and strategizing for future AI integration through dedicated school committees

• Toddle: https://www.toddleapp.com/
• Google Vids: https://workspace.google.com/vids/
• AI Literacy Framework: https://www.teachai.org/framework-for-teaching-ai (This is a widely recognized framework from TeachAI).
• Starting Smart with AI: A Quick Guide for School and System Leaders (The Learning Accelerator): https://learningaccelerator.org/resources/starting-smart-with-ai
• Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate (Richard Culatta on LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/profile-ai-ready-graduate-richard-culatta-mwejc/