AI Guidance
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (SMJUHSD) acknowledges the significant potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform education when used safely and responsibly. The adoption of AI within SMJUHSD is driven by and directly supports our core principles: enhancing student learning and well-being, prioritizing the safety of all students and staff, and ensuring equitable access to a high-quality education. Moreover, AI use will also reflect our shared commitment to data privacy, security, and academic integrity, the cornerstones of a trusting and transformative learning environment. Please find our current AI guidance below.
Plagiarism and Unauthorized Collaboration
Approved AI Tools
The following tools meet strict data privacy requirements we must follow as a school district. These AI tools do not share input outside the organization, keeping student and staff data private and secure. Please use only these approved AI tools.
Magic School AI
A comprehensive AI-powered platform designed specifically for K-12 educators and schools. Data is secure when using a district account.
Magic School is accessed with teacher approval through Canvas.
Google Gemini
A Generative AI chatbot accessed through SMJUHSD's Google Workspace. Data is secure when using a district account.
Access Google Gemini.
Access Google NotebookLM.
Microsoft Copilot
A Generative AI chatbot accessed through SMJUHSD's Microsoft 365. Data is secure when using a district account.
Access Microsoft Copilot.
Canva for Education
Canva offers content creation tools that leverage AI. Data is secure when using a district account.
Access Canva for Education.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe offers content creation tools that leverage AI. Data is secure when using a district account.
Access Adobe Creative Cloud.
Turnitin
Turnitin offers a plagiarism detection tool that utilizes AI to check for the originality of submitted work. Data is secure when using a district account.
Turnitin is accessed through Canvas.
AI Framework
Marco de IA
