This article is the second in a two-part series covering the key principles to consider when integrating a generative ai creativity tool into your academic environment. Read the first article here..
The first two principles focused on how to ensure that the ai tool not only fits into existing technology and workflows, but also prepares students for their future. The following three principles provide guidance on what to consider when evaluating your ai tool.
Explore the ethics of generative ai in education.
Generative ai is incredibly exciting, but it also opens the door to new questions about ethics and responsibility in the digital age. Fortunately, school systems have made significant progress in the last decade by integrating new media literacy and digital citizenship skills in curricula, so that responsible ai can be a new addition to existing modules.
When selecting a generative ai tool, examine the creators, training methods, and ethical transparency. Not all image generators are created equal; Adobe generative ai tools, powered by Adobe firefly, received training on Adobe Stock images, openly licensed content, and public domain content whose copyright has expired. Firefly is designed to be safe for commercial use and, with guardrails that encourage proper use, is ready for use in classrooms. Additionally, Adobe continually tests its model to mitigate the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes.
In a world rife with misinformation, students also need authentication skills and a responsible creation ethic. That’s why Adobe has set the standard for transparency through the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). Part of CAI’s work includes ensuring that all Firefly output is properly tagged with secure metadata. Content credentials, which show the provenance or origins of digital file types, including how they might have been edited along their journey from creation to publication. When it comes to education, this level of transparency and accountability is paramount for everyone in a learning community, including students, educators, staff, and caregivers.
Start by exploring these content authenticity lesson plans Designed to help students better navigate the ever-changing digital information landscape with essential visual and media literacy skills.
Promote inclusion, feedback and reduction of bias.
ai tools must be inclusive and reflect diverse perspectives. It is important to understand the data used to train classroom tools to ensure inclusivity and minimize bias. When selecting tools, prioritize those that are open to feedback for continuous improvement, which indicates a good educational partnership.
At Adobe, we use diverse data sets and refine our generative ai models to mitigate bias. Our generative ai features, like Firefly and Adobe Express, offer easy feedback options that improve dialogue. It is crucial that companies and organizations engage with educators, fostering collaboration to develop and improve generative ai for all.
Get support with professional development, curricula, and communities of educators.
As with any new technology or transformative change, educators and school leaders will need a lot of support, inspiration, and a like-minded community to exchange ideas and share inspiration. When selecting a generative ai tool for the classroom, look for a holistic solution that offers beyond the technology, including continuing professional development, curricula, community, and other support.
Educators are just beginning to discover the most exciting ways generative ai can engage students, drive deeper learning, save time, and streamline mundane tasks. As we embark on this learning journey, Adobe is collaborating with K-12 and higher education educators to develop free professional growth opportunities. This includes professional learning, in-person and virtual eventsand Adobe Creative Educator (ACE) Community Groups all focused on collectively exploring the innovative realm of creative generative ai within the classroom.
After all, together is better. That’s why Adobe is also leading conversations about ai in education with global and cross-sector education partners like World Economic Forum Education 4.0 Alliance. Adobe has also joined the advisory committee for the TeachAI Initiativedirected byai-in-education” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener nofollow”> SOUGHT,ai” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener nofollow”> Code.org, khan academy and ETSE. In this way, we invest in a broader global coalition to learn and help advise educators, leaders and policymakers with guidance, policies and a vision for continuous improvement in student learning and outcomes.
