San Diego Unified School District Committee Prepares Technology Use Recommendations, Restricting AI and Streaming for Students
The Learner-Centered Technology Use Committee of the San Diego Unified School District is actively working on developing guidelines for student technology use, having held its third meeting in November. The committee, comprising 20 members, is focusing on identifying priorities, conducting research, and exploring opportunities for community input. A key area of immediate concern is clarifying the availability and restrictions of technological tools for students. Currently, students using district-issued Chromebooks are limited to district-approved educational applications. This includes strict prohibitions on generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and the 'Ask Gemini' feature. Video-streaming platforms such as YouTube are inaccessible for elementary and middle school students unless specifically enabled by educators for instructional activities. Non-instructional gaming platforms are also blocked on district devices. Chromebooks are issued to students in grades 2-12, with K...
