AI Companion Guide

DIGITAL LEARNING

Artificial Intelligence Companion Guide 2024-2025

Navigating the Future of Learning, Ethically and Effectively.

Welcome to the second version of Doha College’s AI Companion Guide for students and parents, a comprehensive resource designed to navigate the everevolving educational landscape in the AI era. Since we first released this guide in August 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) has undergone a remarkable transformation, reshaping industries and revolutionising learning. As pioneers in AI integration within education, Doha College has embraced this technology as a cornerstone of our educational framework, positioning us as global leaders in AI use in education.

While traditional teaching methods strive to prepare students for the demands of tomorrow, we recognise the imperative of adaptability and critical thinking skills in shaping future-ready learners. Through strategic utilisation of AI, we ensure our students are equipped to thrive in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.

In January, we embarked upon the ambitious “Activate with AI” month, a transformative initiative that immersed our entire community in the boundless possibilities of AI. Through tailored CPD sessions for our teachers; informative presentations for parents; engaging workshops for our wider education community, and hands-on demonstrations integrated into lessons, we ignited a collective passion for innovation and learning. This initiative laid the foundation for a future where AI serves as a catalyst for growth and exploration.

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STUDENT GUIDANCE

By following the guidelines below, you can ensure responsible and ethical use of AI tools, avoiding plagiarism, considering ethical implications, and mitigating bias. Embrace the power of AI while maintaining the integrity of your work and promoting fairness and inclusivity in the educational landscape.

PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is an age-old problem that educators have faced for generations. It is the act of presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or words as your own without proper acknowledgement. With the rise of AI, it is essential to understand how to use these tools responsibly to avoid both intentional and unintentional plagiarism.

Here are some guidelines:

1. Understand the purpose of AI tools:

AI tools, such as text generators or language models, can be valuable resources for brainstorming ideas or gaining insights. However, they should not be used to replace your own critical thinking and creativity. Use AI tools as aids to enhance your work, but always ensure that your final output represents your original thoughts and efforts. Exam boards are now taking strict measures to check all work submitted online such as coursework, and the Extended Project Qualification so it is imperative AI is cited or not used at all.

2. Cite and attribute sources:

When using AI-generated content, make sure to properly attribute any external sources used by the AI system. If you incorporate ideas or content from AI tools into your work, give credit to the tool or platform used, along with any additional sources referenced. Follow the citation guidelines provided by your educational institution or teacher.

3. Understand the limitations:

AI tools are not flawless and can sometimes produce inaccurate or incomplete information. Double-check and verify any information generated by AI tools before including it in your work. Don’t solely rely on AI-generated content without critically evaluating its validity and reliability.

4. Develop your own voice:

While AI tools can assist in generating text, it is crucial to maintain your unique voice and style in your work. Don’t rely too heavily on AI-generated content to shape your ideas. Take the time to develop your critical thinking skills and express your thoughts and opinions in an authentic manner.

Think carefully about cutting corners. Over reliance on AI will inevitably lead to you deskilling in critical thinking and essay writing and will have a negative impact on your progress and potentially your exam grade!

ETHICS

As students, it’s important to consider the ethical implications of using AI tools. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind:

1. Privacy and data protection: Be aware of the data you provide when using AI tools. Read and understand the privacy policies of the platforms you use and ensure they align with your comfort level. Avoid sharing personal information that is not necessary for the functionality of the AI tools.

2. Fair use and intellectual property: Respect copyright laws and intellectual property rights. Avoid using AI tools to infringe upon the copyrighted material of others. Only use AI-generated content in accordance with fair use guidelines, which allow for limited use of copyrighted material for educational purposes.

3. Avoid malicious use: Do not use AI tools to generate or spread inappropriate, harmful, or offensive content. Be mindful of the impact your AI-generated content may have on others and ensure that it adheres to ethical standards.

4. Accountability and responsibility: Take responsibility for your AI-generated work. Understand that even though an AI tool may have generated the content, you are responsible for its usage and its impact on others. Be transparent about the involvement of AI tools in your work when required.

BIAS

AI systems can inadvertently perpetuate bias, reinforcing existing social, cultural, or gender disparities. As students, it’s crucial to be aware of and mitigate bias when using AI tools. Consider the following:

1. Diversify your sources: When using AI tools, seek a diverse range of sources and perspectives to ensure a more comprehensive and balanced understanding of a topic. Avoid relying solely on a single AI tool or platform.

2. Question the data: Understand that bias can be introduced into AI systems through biased training data. Be critical of the data sources used to train AI models and question the potential biases they may contain. Advocate for diverse and representative datasets to minimise bias in AI technologies.

3. Evaluate AI-generated content: Scrutinise AI-generated content for any potential bias, stereotypes, or unfair generalisations. Challenge and question the outputs to ensure they align with ethical and inclusive principles.

4. Advocate for transparency: Encourage transparency from AI tool developers and providers regarding their algorithms and potential biases. Support initiatives that promote fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI development and usage.

DC AI ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

Starting in August 2025, all students will incorporate this DC AI Assignment Guide in their lessons, as guided by their teachers. This chart is designed to clarify the appropriate and explicit use of AI in any task, activity, or assessment. Our goal is to ensure you understand what is and isn’t permitted. For tasks that prohibit AI use entirely, you will sign an Academic Honesty Pledge to confirm that the work has been solely created by you. This practice is crucial for recognising when AI use is acceptable and when it is not, fostering a culture of academic integrity.

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We want AI to help you learn however, AI should not “do” the work for you at any stage of your planning, preparation or production.

SOME WAYS AI CAN HELP STUDENTS STUDY OR REVISE

1. Personalising Learning: AI can analyse individual student’s learning patterns, strengths, and weaknesses to create personalised study plans and adaptive learning experiences.

2. Intelligent Tutoring: AI-powered tutoring systems can provide immediate feedback, explanations, and additional resources to help students understand complex concepts and improve their performance.

3. Language Support: AI language tools can assist students in improving their writing skills, grammar, and vocabulary by providing suggestions and corrections in real-time.

4. Virtual Learning Assistants: AI-powered virtual assistants can answer students’ questions, provide explanations, and offer guidance on a wide range of topics, enhancing selfdirected learning.

5. Content Recommendations: AI algorithms can suggest relevant educational resources, books, articles, and videos based on students’ interests and previous engagement, facilitating comprehensive learning.

6. Study Planning and Organisation: AI tools can help students manage their time effectively by creating study schedules, setting reminders, and organising tasks based on priority and difficulty level.

7. Data Analysis and Insights: AI can analyse large volumes of educational data to identify patterns, trends, and areas where students may need additional support, enabling targeted interventions.

8. Gamified Learning: AI can incorporate gamification elements into learning experiences, making studying more engaging, interactive, and enjoyable for students.

9. Language Translation: AI-powered translation tools can assist students in understanding and translating content in different languages, promoting language learning and cross-cultural understanding.

10. Exam Preparation: AI platforms can offer practice tests, simulate exam environments, and provide personalised feedback to help students prepare effectively for exams and assessments.

PARENT GUIDANCE

As a parent, you play a vital role in supporting your child’s education. With the emergence of AI technologies, you have new opportunities to enhance your child’s learning experience. This guide will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips on how to support your child at home using AI responsibly, while ensuring they do not engage in plagiarism.

1. Familiarise Yourself with AI Tools:

Take the time to understand the AI tools available for educational purposes. Research and explore different AI platforms and applications that can support your child’s learning. Familiarise yourself with their features, functionalities, and potential benefits.

2. Set Clear Expectations:

Communicate with your child about the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. Discuss the importance of originality and the consequences of plagiarism. Emphasise that AI should be used as a tool to assist learning, not as a substitute for their own efforts and critical thinking.

3. Encourage Critical Thinking:

Emphasise the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Teach your child to question and analyse the information generated by AI tools. Help them understand that AI-generated content should be evaluated, verified, and supplemented with their own knowledge and insights.

4. Teach Proper Attribution:

Educate your child the importance of giving credit to original sources when using AI-generated content. Teach them how to properly cite and attribute any external sources used by AI tools. Show them examples of correct citation formats and provide guidance on referencing resources.

5. Monitor and Supervise:

While encouraging independence, it’s important to monitor and supervise your child’s AI tool usage. Be aware of the platforms being used and the type of content they are generating. Set appropriate boundaries and time limits to ensure a balanced approach to learning.

6. Explore AI Tools Together:

Engage in learning activities with your child that involves AI tools. Explore interactive learning platforms, virtual tutors, or language support tools together. This will not only provide an opportunity for bonding but also allow you to guide and monitor their AI tool usage.

7. Discuss Ethical Considerations:

Engage your child in discussions about the ethical implications of AI. Talk about privacy, data protection, and the responsible use of AI technologies. Encourage them to consider the impact of AI on society, and to be mindful of potential biases or stereotypes that may arise from AI-generated content.

8. Foster a Love for Learning:

While AI tools can enhance the learning experience, encourage your child to explore traditional learning methods also. Encourage reading books, engaging in hands-on activities, and having discussions that promote critical thinking and creativity.

9. Collaborate with Educators:

Maintain open lines of communication with your child’s teachers and educators. Discuss the integration of AI tools into the curriculum and seek their guidance on how to support your child’s learning journey effectively. Collaborate with them to ensure a cohesive approach to using AI responsibly.

10. Be a Role Model:

Lead by example and demonstrate responsible AI usage yourself. Show your child how you critically evaluate information, give credit to sources, and utilise AI tools appropriately. Your actions and attitudes towards AI will shape their understanding and behaviour.

By following these guidelines, you can support your child in using AI tools responsibly and help them understand the importance of originality, critical thinking, and ethical behaviour. Together, you can create a supportive learning environment where AI is used as a valuable tool to enhance their educational journey.

By implementing the solutions below: you can actively monitor your child’s progress, foster critical thinking skills, and ensure a balanced approach to learning that minimises over-reliance on AI tools.

WAYS YOU CAN MONITOR YOUR CHILD’S USE OF AI AT HOME

1. Regular Check-ins and Discussions:

Regularly check-in with your child about their schoolwork and progress. Engage in discussions to understand their understanding of concepts and their thought processes. Foster open communication to ensure active engagement and minimise reliance on AI tools.

Promote Offline Learning and Activities:

Encourage your child to engage in offline learning activities that promote hands-on experiences and critical thinking. Encourage reading books, participating in experiments, working on creative projects, or engaging in physical activities to develop well-rounded skills and prevent over-reliance on AI tools.

3. Set Clear Expectations and Boundaries:

Establish clear expectations regarding the use of AI tools. Discuss appropriate situations for utilising AI and emphasise the importance of independent thinking and creativity. Set boundaries on AI tool usage, such as time limits or specific tasks, to ensure a balanced approach to learning.

4. Review and Assess Completed Work:

Regularly review and assess your child’s completed work, assignments, or projects. Provide constructive feedback that focuses on critical thinking and analysis. Encourage them to explain their thought processes and reasoning, promoting independent thinking and reducing reliance on AI-generated content.

5. Encourage

Collaboration and Peer Learning:

Promote collaboration and peer learning opportunities for your child. Encourage working with classmates or friends on group projects or study sessions. Collaborative activities foster active engagement, discussions, and diverse perspectives, enhancing critical thinking skills and reducing dependence on AI as the sole source of information or ideas.

WHAT WE DO AS EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL:

We are committed to exploring the opportunities and challenges of AI in education, proactively researching the most effective ways to implement AI in the classroom. Last academic year, we assembled the best tech minds across the school community into a Digital Strategy Group to ensure that Doha College remains at the cutting edge of educational provision in a safe and appropriate manner.

While we proudly maintain our progressive 1-1 iPad program, we also value traditional teaching methods. Most formative and summative assessments are either handwritten or delivered verbally through presentations. When students submit work digitally, our staff are trained to recognise work that is not student-produced. By regularly marking books and assessments, every teacher becomes familiar with their students’ unique writing styles. We have also created a bespoke AI Student Chart (can be seen on page…)

PREVENTATIVE METHODS THROUGH EDUCATION:

All students participate in a digital induction assembly at the start of each academic year to ensure digital expectations are understood.

All students complete an Acceptable Use of Technology contract at the start of the year to reinforce their understanding of digital expectations.

All students have their iPads checked by their form tutor to ensure they are being successfully monitored by our MDM.

Students receive digital safety, academic integrity and digital well-being information throughout the year via assemblies, Computer Science, PSHE and other curriculum based subjects.

Annually, students experience a fully immersive, week long Digital Awareness week to mark Global Internet Safer Day.

Annually, as of 2023, all students will participate in another fully immersive, week long, Media Literacy week, focusing on developing key critical thinking around how and what they consume online.

Blocking and Monitoring to Ensure Academic Integrity:

All teachers have sophisticated technology such as Jamf MDM which can instantly block internet access on iPads whenever students need to produce work independently.

Google Classroom allows teachers to verify students’ digital submissions through using an “originality checker”.

All teachers have access to AI detection websites which can detect AI generated responses.

Most teachers know their students’ writing style, ability and understanding. If teachers suspect plagiarism, they may check knowledge through discussions, further presentations and rewriting of work.

The following pages have been added for further understanding of the history of AI and what other AI products are out there to help students and staff maximise their AI experiences.

A timeline of our approach to AI and how we have embraced the technology while empowering the students, staff and wider community

RESEARCH

This phase started in November 2022 when ChatGPT came on the scene Research and reading was conducted by a teacher working party and a working document was shared with all listing key information, prompts, further reading etc

EDUCATION

In February 2023, as part of Internet Safety week, staff and students were exposed to AI actvities and education. Access to ChatGPT in school was given ICT Policies adapted to cover AI use

EXPLORATION

Knowing AI was a game-changer we explored a variety of AI tools; their strengths and weaknesses in education and began refining the research School AI companion written to support students and parents TeachmateAI subscription purchased summer 2023 to support staff.

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION

August 2023 onwards. This phase allowed staff to try a variety of AI related tools as well as participate in a bespoke 2hr AI training session in January 2023 A variety of tools were demonstrated and staff were given time to explore them

AI LITERACY & CURRICULUM

We knew the curriculum had to evolve to ensure students were fully AI literate, From November 2023, we explored the integration of StudyHallAI’s AI literacy program to prepare all our students for the future

AI AWARENESS

In January 2024, we launched AI awareness month to communicate fully with our DC community about our use of AI in education and how we are using AI ethically and responsibly. Parent workshop delivered

GOVERNANCE, POLICY & IMPLEMENTATION

Internal staff and student policies show robust AI features, AI literacy built into curriculum in both primary and secondary and JCQ AI frameworks shared with all staff Strategy presented to governors and approved.

Ai tools @

Below are the tools we subscribe to, use and have explored since 2022

BRISKAI

TEACHMATEAI

This platform has over 100+ teacher tools for helping with resource creation, administrative tasks and more It can generate reports and material quickly and is mapped to the UK curriculum It makes prompting easy and can be a great time saver for both staff and leadership

A new addition to our subscriptions After a month’s free trial and very positive feedback from staff, we have invested in this in-document (Google) feedback and resource creation tool for staff

EDPUZZLE

This is not a specific AI tool, but it does have AI enhanced features that are invaluable and time saving They have auto-grade features and AI generated questions from Youtube videos This is a big timesaver for us and helps us to control material that is culturally inappropriate

Again, this is not a specific AI tool however, as a school we have a full pro education license which is completely free This has a variety of AI features that make it so much quicker and easier to use to create powerful resources

CURIPOD

Brilliant interactive classroom lesson resource that can be completely created by AI from scratch and make the learning in your classroom fun, engaging and inclusive

Create or find custom Chatbots about anything and set your classroom alight with conversation This allows students to access AI with clear parameters ensuring safety of data and content

STUDYHALL AI

A brilliant resource that has a huge bank of AI literacy resources that develop student’s critical thinking There are also some other free English and Mathematics resources to but for AI literacy this has been my go to resource.

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Rose Luckin co-founder of the Institute for Ethical AI in Education “ ”

AI in education will help us understand how we think.