Instructional GenAI Playbook

Introduction

This playbook is a resource of the CPS AI Guidebook in service of the CPS Success 2029 Strategic Plan, which outlines how the District can make bold and transformational changes to instructional practice to make high-quality, culturally responsive learning more equitable. This playbook supports the District’s strategic priorities of accelerating proven practices in high-quality instructional material for every student, and targeting the modernization of technology and systems in every school. Toward high-quality instructional materials practices, this playbook is aligned with the District’s definition of high-quality curriculum. Toward technology and system modernization, this playbook is aligned with the District’s five pillars of AI Literacy. With these goals to further the CPS Strategic Plan by accelerating high-quality instructional materials for students and prioritizing the modernization of technology and systems in schools in mind, this playbook is designed to provide guidance on using generative Artificial Intelligence in instructional practice.

Vision Statement

AI in Instructional Practice Vision

CPS students will be responsible, innovative, and successful citizens because of their intentional use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The primary cognitive load will remain with each student, with AI freeing them for higher-order thinking and creativity. Students will use AI as an extension of human problem-solving and not a replacement for critical thinking. Learners will communicate effectively with AI tools, interpret and evaluate outputs, and recognize AI’s limitations, ultimately developing skills in human-AI interaction. Learners will use AI as a tool to personalize their experiences, solicit and evaluate feedback, and assist with their research, while maintaining learner agency. Importantly, students will also employ an understanding of the ethics of using AI, including bias, privacy, data security, and impact on the environment and energy.

Alignments

• CPS Strategic Plan: Success 2029 - CPS Strategic Plan Summary
• CPS AI Guidebook: AI Guidance for CPS
• CPS AI Glossary: AI Glossary
• AI Exploration Rubric: Education First AI Exploration Rubric
• Educational Technology Library: EdTech Catalog
• Generative AI Literacy 101: GenAI 101 - AI Literacy
• Integrity vs Fidelity: Integrity & Learning Acceleration: Shared Definitions and Research