AI Literacy
As more research and findings emerge about the use of AI in learning, the more clear it becomes that AI Literacy is critical for both staff and students to navigate this new frontier safely and responsibly while harnessing the potential of this technology.
AI Literacy can be defined as, “The knowledge and skills that enable humans to critically understand, evaluate, and use AI systems and tools to safely and ethically participate in an increasingly digital world.” (Digital Promise). Identifying the critical need for building AI Literacy, IUSD has developed a multifaceted approach to address this need immediately and over time.
In IUSD, we believe that AI Literacy is developed through three distinct areas:
- Digital Literacy with AI - What is the tool and how does it work?
- Media Literacy with AI - How to critically evaluate information created with AI.
- Digital Citizenship with AI - How to responsibly engage with AI.
AI Literacy for Students
Beginning in August 2025, students in grades 4-12 will complete lessons designed to build AI Literacy skills and begin the conversation about AI between students and teachers. While the content is tailored slightly to meet the developmental needs of each grade band, the objectives that are covered are consistent across 4-12 grades.
The image below outlines the modules covered in the AI Literacy Student Content.
Continued Efforts
The nature of this technology is rapidly developing, and therefore, the skills that students need to develop will evolve as well. An AI Literacy Workgroup, comprised of elementary, middle, and high school teachers and administrators, will gather throughout the school year to continue work in outlining a scope and sequence, along with integrated lessons for AI.
Acceptable Use & Academic Honesty Policies Blurb
Acceptable Use
IUSD does not foresee having a specific policy about AI, as focusing policies around specific technology is too static in this rapidly changing landscape. Instead, the existing Acceptable Use Agreement was updated in July 2024 to include generalized behaviors that could capture AI misuse.
These additions include:
- Creating or distributing content that is false or misleading,
- Creating or altering content to impersonate or misrepresent an individual or institution,
- Creating or submitting work inconsistent with school expectations for academic honesty
- Misrepresenting the authenticity or originality of student work.
All students and parents are required to read and sign this document during Data Confirmation.
Academic Honesty
The existing Academic Honesty Policy still applies to any behavior that demonstrates academic dishonesty. Regardless of the method a student might have used to commit the offense, the school site's existing Academic Honesty process should be followed.
The Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy continues to guide how we respond to academic dishonesty. Each school will follow its established process, regardless of how the behavior takes place.
In addition to the board policy, the district convened the Academic Honesty Work Group in the 2024-2025 school year. The team examined the ethical implications of AI, identified gaps in current policies, and developed a set of resources designed to support schools during the 2025-2026 school year.
The group created key resources that many sites have utilized to share expected student behaviors as they pertain to using AI in the learning process.