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Digital Tools & AI

​Mt. Diablo Unified School District is committed to preparing students for success in college, careers, and life in the 21st century. A key part of this mission involves integrating digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) into the classroom in ways that are safe, equitable, and educationally meaningful.​

How AI Supports Student Learning

In MDUSD, AI is viewed as a tool to enhance—not replace—teaching and learning. Educators remain central to guiding students, while AI assists by:​

  • Helping teachers personalize instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

  • Providing students with tools to explore, create, and problem-solve.

  • Assisting in analyzing data to inform teaching strategies.​

This approach ensures that technology serves to deepen engagement and foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration—skills essential for the 21st century.

Preparing for College and Careers

MDUSD courses and programs integrate technology and AI to provide students with real-world experiences in fields like digital media, engineering, and healthcare. These programs emphasize:​

  • Effective communication and collaboration.

  • Complex problem-solving and critical thinking.

  • Self-directed learning and adaptability.​

By engaging with current technologies, students build the competencies needed for post-secondary education and the modern workforce.​

Ensuring Safe and Ethical Use

MDUSD prioritizes the responsible use of AI and digital tools by:​

  • Requiring all platforms to undergo a thorough approval process to ensure data privacy and security.

  • Educating students on digital citizenship, including the ethical use of AI and the importance of academic integrity.

  • Implementing policies that address misuse of AI, with a focus on behavioral interventions and progressive discipline.​

These measures aim to create a safe and supportive digital learning environment for all students.

Promoting Equity and Access

Recognizing the importance of equitable access to technology, MDUSD:​

  • Provides students with necessary devices and internet connectivity to ensure all have the tools to succeed.

  • Monitors digital platforms for potential biases and works to eliminate barriers to access.

  • Educates students about the limitations of AI tools, fostering critical awareness and understanding.​

These efforts ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to benefit from technological advancements in education.​

Supporting the ISTE Student Standards

MDUSD aligns its use of digital tools and AI with the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Student Standards, which empower students to:

  • Be empowered learners who take an active role in setting and achieving learning goals

  • Act as digital citizens who understand the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living and working in a digital world

  • Become knowledge constructors who critically curate resources and use digital tools to create new knowledge

  • Develop as innovative designers and computational thinkers who use technology to solve problems

  • Communicate creatively and collaborate with others using various digital formats

  • Explore and test new technologies, preparing for future learning and careers

By incorporating these standards into curriculum and practice, MDUSD helps students become confident, responsible, and future-ready learners.