Tips for Families to Use AI at Home
In IUSD, AI is a supportive tool for learning, and we value partnering with families to ensure students use it responsibly and safely, in ways that foster their growth and learning.
Clarify When and How to Use AI
Differentiate between schoolwork and personal use, discuss rules, and set clear guidelines at home for healthy balance.
Encourage Curiosity and Questions
Foster open conversations about AI's risks and benefits so children feel comfortable asking questions and exploring responsibly.
Protect Privacy and Data
Teach kids that personal information is valuable, and show them how to use privacy settings and think critically about what they share.
Guide and Supervise Young Users
Sit with younger children during AI use, using shared spaces, and turn interactions into teachable moments.
Talk About Ethics and Respect
Explain why using AI to bully, cheat, or spread false information is wrong, and highlight the importance of fairness and kindness online.
Recognize AI's Limits
Remind kids that AI doesn't know everything. More data doesn't always mean better answers, and mistakes are common.
Build AI Skills Together
Learn about AI tools alongside children, building confidence and teaching them how to use technology responsibly.
Teach Critical Thinking Skills
Encourage children to ask, "How do you know that?" and practice double-checking AI's answers with trusted sources.
Collaborate with Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Teachers
Work with educators to understand how AI is used in the classroom and reinforce safe, purposeful use at home.
Start and Keep Conversations Going
Ask children what they know or feel about AI, and keep the dialogue open to guide their understanding over time.