‘A great teaching opportunity’: How one school board plans to use AI in the classroom
By Alex Goudge
The Ottawa Catholic School Board is taking bold steps to integrate AI into its classrooms. This week, 45,000 students will gain access to AI tools for math and essay writing, while teachers will use AI to tailor lesson plans and offer personalized feedback. The board has established clear ethical guidelines and privacy protections, ensuring AI enhances education without replacing traditional literacy skills. By fostering digital literacy and critical thinking, the board aims to prepare students for a future where AI is everywhere, encouraging them to question and improve upon AI-generated content.