These guidelines govern AI use by HILLS faculty. Adherence is mandatory to ensure ethical AI implementation, maintain academic standards, and protect student privacy. Teachers must remain central to all educational processes.
Guideline 1: Appropriate Tool Usage
Use only approved AI tools for educational purposes and review all AI-generated content before use. AI may enhance teacher feedback but never replace the teacher's voice. AI must never be used for student assessment or grading decisions.
Guideline 2: Student Guidance Expectations
Clearly define AI boundaries in assignments and require proper citation of AI-assisted work. Teach students to verify AI information through credible sources. Let teacher expertise guide all AI interactions.
Guideline 3: Data Protection Guidelines
Never input confidential student information into public AI systems. Design assessments to maintain validity in an AI-accessible environment. Conduct regular privacy audits of classroom AI tools.
Guideline 4: Professional Development Expectations
Participate in quarterly AI training sessions. Document classroom AI applications and share with department heads. Contribute to the school's AI knowledge base with best practices.
Violations may result in administrative review. Annual acknowledgment required. These guidelines extend HILLS' existing Technology, Privacy, and Academic Integrity policies. For questions, contact the EdTech Department or consult the HILLS EthosAI portal. AI tools supplement, never replace, teacher expertise.
Expectations for Teacher AI Implementation
These guidelines define how HILLS educators should utilize AI while maintaining professional ethics and educational integrity.
Core AI Expectations for Educators
Maintain Data Security
Use only HILLS-approved Chat GPT Teams with secure data storage. Never input sensitive student information into public AI platforms.
Preserve Teacher Agency
AI supports but never replaces your professional judgment. Remain the primary decision-maker in all educational contexts, especially in assessment.
Exercise Human Oversight
Review all AI-generated materials for alignment with HILLS values. Maintain "human-in-the-loop" review for all AI outputs.
Expectations for Classroom Implementation
Content Development Guidelines
Use AI only for supplementary visuals and differentiation ideas
Check AI-generated content for bias and stereotypes
Ensure materials align with HILLS values
Prioritize tools with transparency features
Assessment Expectations
Personally provide all assessment and feedback
Never use AI to grade student work
When using AI for feedback, ensure your voice remains distinct
Review and personalize all AI-assisted feedback
Use AI only for question creation and gap identification
Retain full responsibility for feedback and grading
Ethical Implementation Requirements
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Model Responsible Technology Use
Demonstrate ethical AI engagement and teach students to evaluate AI tools critically.
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Maintain Human Connection
Ensure AI never replaces meaningful teacher-student interactions. Keep your authentic voice evident in all feedback.
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Set Clear Boundaries
Establish specific parameters for AI use in your teaching. Communicate to students that all assessment comes directly from you, even when AI-assisted.
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Prioritize Learning Goals
Only implement AI tools that directly support curriculum objectives and enhance learning outcomes.
Administrative Expectations
When using AI for administrative tasks:
Use AI to reduce administrative burden, not to make decisions about students
Ensure your voice and judgment remain evident in AI-enhanced feedback
Never use AI to assess or grade student performance
Protect student data according to privacy regulations
Report AI concerns to the HILLS technology team
Attend required AI professional development sessions
Document AI classroom use for ongoing evaluation
Remember: At HILLS, AI enhances but never replaces your creativity, judgment, and insight. Your expertise remains central to our educational mission, with AI serving only to amplify your unique voice and approach.
Official Expectations for AI Integration: HILLS Teacher Guidelines
All HILLS educators must follow these guidelines when incorporating AI into teaching practices to ensure responsible and educationally sound implementation.
Expectation 1: Follow School Policies
Comply with HILLS' Internet and Digital Usage Agreements governing AI use. The TeachAI Toolkit is our required framework - all implementation must align with its principles.
Expectation 2: Respect Boundaries
Strictly observe our AI Dos and Don'ts document. While AI may help to edit and enhance your written feedback, your teacher voice must remain evident. AI must never grade student work - teachers must remain central to assessment and all educational processes.
Expectation 3: Utilize Approved Resources
Incorporate materials from our sanctioned AI education experts: Dr. Nick Jacson, Leon Furze, and Adrian Cotterell. Their frameworks represent HILLS' authorized approach.
Expectation 4: Engage in Professional Development
Participate in scheduled AI implementation discussions and document your classroom experiences. Regular participation in our AI professional learning community is mandatory.
These expectations constitute Phase 1 of HILLS' AI integration approach. The teacher, not AI, must remain central to all educational decisions and student interactions. Any AI-enhanced feedback must be teacher-controlled, preserving professional judgment and personal teaching style.
Teacher Guidelines for AI Implementation at HILLS
HILLS educators must follow these guidelines when integrating AI tools in classrooms to align with our educational philosophy and regulations.
Guideline 1: Uphold Our AI Philosophy
Implement AI only to enhance student critical thinking and creativity, never as a substitute for learning.
AI tools should get students thinking more, not less
Guideline 2: Enforce Age Expectations
Observe these age boundaries:
No generative AI before Year 7
Use only school-approved, age-appropriate tools aligned with ACARA guidelines
Verify age appropriateness, consent, and curriculum alignment before implementation
Guideline 3: Maintain Ethical Standards
Follow these ethical guidelines:
Adhere to Internet Usage Agreements
Deliver the AI Digital Citizenship Rapid Showcase at the beginning of each school year (sent out by the Leader of Digital Innovation) before allowing student AI use
Enforce proper citation using the HILLS AI Citation Guide (SACE)
Never use AI to assess or grade student work - teachers must remain central to evaluation
When using AI for feedback, ensure your teacher voice remains prominent
Review and personalize all AI-assisted feedback
Guideline 4: Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Comply with all relevant regulations:
Australian Regulations
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
ACARA Guidance on AI in Education
Generative AI in Schools Framework
International Standards
FERPA - Student data control
COPPA - Parental consent for under-13s
IDEA & Section 504 - Accessibility
GDPR - Transparency and consent
Non-compliance may require additional support. Document your implementation of these guidelines. Remember that teachers, not AI, are the primary assessors and feedback providers. Teacher-Directed AI feedback should reflect your voice and judgment. AI may improve feedback efficiency but should never replace your critical role in assessment. Source: Code.org, CoSN, Digital Promise, European EdTech Alliance, Larimore, J., and PACE (2023). AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit. Retrieved from teachai.org/toolkit. [2024].
AI and Assessment: Guidelines for HILLS Teachers
These guidelines establish how HILLS teachers should approach AI in assessment contexts while maintaining academic integrity and ethical standards.
Key Principles for All Teachers
Guideline 1: Implement the AI Assessment Scale
Use Leon Furze's AI Assessment Scale (leonfurze.com) to clearly communicate when AI tools are permitted in assignments.
Guideline 2: Maintain Human Oversight at All Times
Review all AI-generated materials for alignment with HILLS values. Never use AI to make assessment decisions or grade student work.
Guideline 3: Consult on Assessment Redesign
Work with AI consultant Adrian Cotterell when redesigning assessments to be more AI resistant.
Guideline 4: Incorporate Digital Citizenship
Include AI digital citizenship components in your teaching to reinforce ethical boundaries and responsible use.
Assessment Design Protocols
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Protocol 1: Label AI-Appropriate Sections
Clearly identify which elements of assessment tasks permit AI assistance using traffic light model indicators.
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Protocol 2: Specify Acceptable AI Applications
Define allowed AI uses versus prohibited uses in assignment briefs.
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Protocol 3: Enforce AI Citation Guidelines
Require proper referencing for all AI-generated content using the school-wide APA-7 citation style.
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Protocol 4: Include Secure Assessment Components
Design AI-resistant assessment elements when appropriate for verifying core skills.
Approved Tools and Resources
Use these approved AI tools that protect student privacy:
ChatGPT Teams (primary platform for data privacy)
Custom AI chatbots using Socratic dialogue methodology
The AI Guide for Teachers for implementation guidelines
Attend fortnightly AI Tech Talks to maintain current knowledge
Feedback Documentation Guidelines
Document AI integration across these categories:
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Teacher Efficiency Applications
Record instances where AI supports planning and resource creation. Never use AI to grade student work. When using AI for feedback, ensure your unique voice remains evident.
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Pedagogical Applications
Document uses for differentiated instruction and assessment design. Teachers must remain central to all assessment processes, with AI-assisted feedback thoroughly reviewed and personalized.
3
Student Learning Applications
Report on effectiveness for creativity support and study assistance. Always provide final assessment and feedback that reflects your professional judgment and knowledge of each student.
Professional Development Expectations
Attend scheduled AI expert sessions with national and international speakers
Participate in fortnightly AI Tech Talks to share classroom applications
Develop competency in AI Socratic Dialogue techniques
Regularly review the HILLS AI Resource Page for updated guidelines
Ongoing Teacher Responsibilities
During our Strength Stage of AI integration:
Document AI Impact
Record AI effects on teaching and learning through structured reflection
Follow Current Policies
Adhere to evolving guidelines as AI technologies and best practices change
Prioritize Deep Learning
Ensure AI serves as a thinking partner rather than replacing student effort
Preserve Teacher-Student Connection
Never delegate assessment or grading to AI. While AI may improve written feedback, your voice must remain authentic and reflect your knowledge of each student's progress.