Educators can input a lesson’s learning objective to determine whether using AI is a supporting tool for the type of metacognition or cognition you want to see in your students. Based on the decision tool’s feedback, teachers can then decide to encourage, discourage or ban the use of AI for the homework assignment or classwork in question.

AI & Learning Objectives: Drag & Drop Interactive Tool

AI & Learning Objectives: Drag & Drop Interactive Tool

Explore when AI supports or hinders your learning goals

🎯 Sample Learning Objectives

Drag any objective below into the text area to explore AI integration recommendations:

Grade 2 • Math • Remember

Students will memorize multiplication facts from 1-10 with 90% accuracy using flashcards and timed practice.

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Grade 4 • Social Studies • Understand

Students will explain the causes and effects of westward expansion by creating a graphic organizer with at least 5 examples.

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Grade 7 • Science • Apply

Students will apply the scientific method to design and conduct an original experiment testing plant growth variables.

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Grade 10 • English • Analyze

Students will analyze character development in Romeo and Juliet by comparing Juliet’s dialogue in Act 1 versus Act 5.

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Grade 11 • History • Evaluate

Students will evaluate the effectiveness of New Deal programs by examining primary sources and creating evidence-based arguments.

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Drop objective here! 📋
Encourage AI Use
Knowledge & Memorization
Selective AI Use
Coaching & Refinement
Discourage AI Use
Analysis & Metacognition

📍 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
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

📍 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