How Teachers Can Help Pupils Use GenAI Responsibly

As the third school term begins, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many pupils, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

- Citizen reporter

We now know pupils around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to help them with homework, to study faster, and to learn in ways that suit them. Teachers are also using AI to create learning aids, plan lessons and more besides.

While GenAI is a powerful tool, its longer-term impact on children's development and learning is still poorly understood. Plagiarism, data privacy, environmental impact and inclusivity are some of the ethical issues teachers are facing as GenAI takes off in schools.

Banning the technology seems like an unrealistic option for most schools. Instead, teachers and parents face the responsibility of helping children to maximize the benefits and minimize the harms.

TCL looks at some tips for how parents and teachers can support children.