Setting Conditions for Success: Guidelines for Responsible Use of Technology for Schools

Providing digital access to all learners is a critical foundation for their success in learning and life. This includes access not only to devices and broadband, but also to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence tools that are increasingly embedded in learning platforms and productivity applications. However, providing this access comes with a great responsibility to help young people learn to be safe and responsible in their online activities. It also comes with a duty to build healthy habits, such as using technology to encourage curiosity and solve problems, balancing screen use with offline activities, as well as seeking help from a trusted adult when something goes wrong. Creating the conditions for the safe and effective tech use in schools requires both technical policies and establishing appropriate behavior expectations for students. Responsible adoption of emerging technologies ensures students develop the digital and AI fluency, and the online safety skills needed for future academic and workforce success.