Cellphones, Chatbots, and Classrooms: Navigating Tech Together

From cellphone bans to chatbots writing essays, teachers and students headed back to the classroom this year with uncertainty about the role technology should play in learning and instruction. Was ChatGPT an appropriate tool or plagiarism? Who was meant to teach young people the difference?

In response to these concerns, many states introduced legislation directing school districts to develop not only cellphone policies but also guidance on how AI and other technologies should be used in schools.

As policymakers began regulating this space, it was imperative that students, teachers, parents, and families were all involved in the process. Earlier this month, FOSI hosted a back-to-school webinar to help families navigate the role of technology in today’s classrooms.

You can watch the full recording here.