CoSN Leading the Way in AI for K-12
CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) plays a leadership role in guiding K-12 education leaders on the ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into schools. By fostering conversations, developing strategies, and providing thought leadership, CoSN helps districts navigate AI's opportunities and challenges. The organization emphasizes the responsible use of AI to enhance learning, equity, and accessibility, ensuring districts are equipped to prepare students for a future shaped by AI technologies.
CoSN AI Project Director: Pete Just, CETL, pjust@cosn.org.
CoSN staff contact: Jill Brown, MA, Ph.D., Director of Professional Learning, jbrown@cosn.org
CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool
For Organizational Assessment, Readiness & Planning
CoSN and the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an online tool, the K-12 Generative AI Maturity Tool, which expands upon the K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist unveiled in autumn 2023. This innovative tool empowers school districts to assess their preparedness for the responsible integration of Generative AI technologies to support their instructional and operational objectives. It provides tailored recommendations for enhancement across key domain areas, facilitating ongoing improvement efforts.
This tool is freely accessible to any organization, with no obligation to submit personally identifiable information. Upon completion of the assessment, you will receive immediate access to your assessment results. Additionally, a comprehensive report outlining your results and personalized recommendations will be generated. To obtain the complete report, you will need to provide your contact information.
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K-12 Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) Readiness Checklist
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in education. However, the successful integration of AI into a school district’s strategy requires careful planning, preparation, and evaluation.
The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) and CoSN worked in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a K-12 Generative AI (Gen AI) Readiness Checklist Questionnaire—a list of questions that K-12 districts can use to build an understanding of the factors they should consider prior to implementing Gen AI technology solutions. This checklist is intended to be used as a tool to build a foundational understanding of the tactical considerations necessary to ensure that Gen AI is implemented safely and securely, without bias or algorithmic discrimination, with controls around data privacy, and with an understanding of the sources from which information is being generated. Read the media release here.
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AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit
TeachAI has launched an AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit to help school systems worldwide meet the urgent need for guidance on the safe, effective, and responsible use of AI. The AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit gives policymakers, school leaders, and staff a set of practical resources for developing initial guidance on AI in their schools. Written by a group of co-authors from Code.org, CoSN, Digital Promise, the European EdTech Alliance, and PACE, the toolkit presents an overview of the issues involved in AI in schools, seven principles to consider when developing AI guidance for education systems, real-world guidance examples, sample language, and resources for staff, parents, and students. Register for the November 8 launch webinars at teachai.org/webinars. Read the Press Release here.
Generative AI: The New School Supply?
Members are invited to watch the recording of an insightful and interactive webinar titled “Generative AI: The New School Supply? We explored how Generative Artificial Intelligence transforms the educational experience for students, teachers, and school leaders. Delved into the fascinating applications and benefits of Generative AI in prepping for the school year, conducting meetings with teachers, and collaborating with school leaders. Hear from other EdTech leaders how they respond to the many questions being asked, and share your experiences and resources to help others!
New Webinar Recordings
AI & Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know
CoSN Webinar:
October 19, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Empowering School Districts; An Introduction to AI Use Policy Toolkit for Education
CoSN Webinar:
October 24, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI: Empowering a Deeper Conversation
EdWeb Webinar:
October 9, 2023
Latest Reports on Artificial Intelligence
Member Exclusive
ChatGPT-Above the Noise
If you’ve had time to pay attention, you may have picked up on the noise happening in K-12 circles around ChatGPT and the myriad of other AI web tools that suddenly are in the spotlight. Why all the noise and how do EdTech minded administrators respond?
Member Exclusive
Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Privacy Considerations for New Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12
AI has the potential to influence practically every aspect of education and society. This report, originally released in 2020, has been updated to reflect today's ecosystem.
EmpowerED Superintendent: Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI Empowering a Deeper Conversation
