Practical Resources

Access ready-to-use tools for evaluating AI, developing policies, and preparing school staff.

Responsible Implementation

Learn how to protect privacy, establish clear governance, and support safe AI use in schools.

Built for Education Leaders

Designed for rural school board members and administrators responsible for guiding AI decisions in their schools or districts.

About the course

This short, self-paced course will equip you to support honest student learning, evaluate AI tools with confidence, and build clear, yet flexible guidelines for AI use in your schools. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify simple next steps for using AI in ways that enhance learning, protect students, and support staff.

Summit Learning Lab

Jolene Del Re and Krista Tomaselli are the founders of Summit Learning Lab. With decades of experience in education, curriculum design, and digital learning, they help educators and organizations navigate emerging technologies like AI with clarity and purpose. Their work focuses on practical strategies that support thoughtful teaching and meaningful learning.

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 75 Lessons

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    START HERE Welcome to Smart, Safe AI Decisions: The Rural School Leader’s Roadmap

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      How to Move Through the Course

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      How Is The Course Structured?

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      What Will You Learn?

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      How Long This Will Take?

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      What Do You Need to Do to Complete the Course?

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      Who Should You Contact When You Need Help?

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    Lesson 1: Foundations for Responsible AI

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      Introduction

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      Key Ideas

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      Think About It!

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      Belief 1: Purpose (The Why)

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      Belief 2: Process (The How)

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      Belief 3: Responsibility

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      Belief 4: Readiness

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      Belief 5: Transparency

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      Put it Into Practice

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      Bringing It Together

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      Lesson 1: Quick Check

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    Lesson 2: Policy, Governance, and Collaboration

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      Introduction

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      Key Ideas

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      Think About It!

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      Characteristic 1: Policies Must Evolve

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      Characteristic 2: Collaborative Governance

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      Characteristic 3: Balance Values against Procedure

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      Put It into Practice

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      Bringing It Together

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      Lesson 2: Quick Check

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    Lesson 3: Student Readiness and Academic Integrity

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      Introduction

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      Key Ideas

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      Think About It!

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      Addressing “Shadow AI Use”

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      Teaching Students How Not to Cheat

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      The AI Assessment Scale

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      Evaluating AI Output

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      Prompt Literacy

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      Put it Into Practice

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      Bringing It Together

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      Lesson 3: Quick Check

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    Lesson 4: Empowering Adults First

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      Introduction

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      Key Ideas

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      Think About It!

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      Teacher Fluency Comes First

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      Start with Practical Benefits

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      Move from Faster to Better

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      Modeling Responsible AI Use

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      Put It Into Practice

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      Bringing It Together

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      Lesson 4: Quick Check

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    Lesson 5: Selecting Safe and Effective AI Tools

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      Introduction

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      Key Ideas

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      Think About It!

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      Legal Compliance

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      Teacher Oversight

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      No Student Data Used for Training

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      Safety Monitoring

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      Avoiding Tool Overload

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      AI Tool Evaluation Checklist for Schools

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      Put It Into Practice

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      Bringing It Together

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      Lesson 5: Quick Check

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    Lesson 6: Strategic Implementation and Next Steps

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      Introduction

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      Key Ideas

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      Think About It!

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      Avoid Tool Sprawl

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      Preserve Human Connection

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      Review and Update Regularly

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      Lead Intentionally

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      Document and Track Approved AI Tools

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      AI Tool Approval Log

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      Put It into Practice

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      Bringing It Together

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      Lesson 6: Quick Check

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    Resources

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      Resources for Implementing AI

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    Course Wrap Up

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      Congratulations!

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      We're Here to Help

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      End-of-Course Survey