Admin: AI in Education: Leading Schools into the Future
Designed for busy administrators, this self-paced learning experience introduces AI in plain language, shows where it’s already impacting schools, and helps you think critically about its opportunities and risks. Through reflection prompts and real-world examples, you’ll identify where AI can add the most value in your leadership work—whether in data, instruction, or communication.
Dear School Leaders,
Welcome to AI in Education: Leading Schools into the Future. This resource was created to give you the space to reflect on how artificial intelligence is already shaping schools and how you, as a leader, can guide its thoughtful and ethical use.
As you move through the slides, you will:
- Reflect on your own leadership role by considering which tasks AI could take off your plate and how that might free you to focus on what matters most.
- Learn what AI is and isn’t through clear, school-centered definitions and examples.
- Engage in activities such as sorting “AI or Not AI,” exploring the four AI literacy competencies, and working through real-world scenarios like parent concerns about AI grading.
- Consider practical tools that can support your leadership—from saving time to strengthening family communication and student safety.
- Explore trusted resources from Code.org, ISTE, Common Sense Media, and Beyond K12 to continue your AI learning journey.
The goal of this reflection is simple: to help you harness the benefits of AI while upholding ethical principles that protect and empower your school community.
Thank you for your commitment to leading with vision, balance, and integrity. By engaging in this experience, you are taking an important step toward preparing your school for the future while modeling the thoughtful use of AI for your staff, students, and families.
With appreciation,
Beyond Technology K12 Team
