Start with the lesson’s learning objective get feedback on your objective to see whether using AI is a supporting tool for the type of metacognition or cognition you want to see in your students. Based on the learning objective feedback teachers then choose to encourage, discourage or ban the use of AI for the assignment or classwork in question.

AI & Learning Objectives: Interactive Decision Tool

AI & Learning Objectives: Interactive Decision Tool

Explore when AI supports or hinders your learning goals

Encourage AI Use
Knowledge & Memorization
Selective AI Use
Coaching & Refinement
Discourage AI Use
Analysis & Metacognition

đź“Ť Your Zone

Coaching & Refinement Zone

You’re in the middle ground where AI can support and enhance student work without replacing critical thinking.

OSPI Framework: Consider Levels 3-4 of the 5-Step Scaffolding Scale

🛠️ Recommended AI Tools

  • Grammar and style coaches
  • Structure and organization suggestions
  • Peer review simulation
  • Citation assistance
  • Draft refinement tools

🤔 Reflection Prompt

How will you ensure students are still developing their own voice and analytical skills while using AI for support?

SHIFT Framework: Frame it from a new perspective
Reference: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2024). Implementing AI: A practical guide for the classroom – Human-centered AI guidance for K–12 public schools (Version 1.0). https://ospi.k12.wa.us/ai