Google Gemini Chat for LPS
Gemini Chat is a generative AI tool available for use by LPS staff members. It exists within our LPS Google domain, and you should access it via your @class.lps.org Google account.
Access to LPS Gemini is currently restricted to administrators, teachers and staff who are part of an identified pilot group. Questions may be directed to Kristi Peters, Director of Educational Technology Services.
Things to know and understand before using a generative AI tool professionally:
- Occasionally when you enter a prompt into Gemini, incorrect information may be presented with confidence. As an LPS employee you are expected to use your professional judgement and subject knowledge to verify content generated by Gemini before using it in your work.
- Federal regulations (FERPA) demand that we protect certain types of data. Never include personally identifiable information or educational records when using a generative AI tool.
- Generative AI content should never replace the guaranteed and viable curriculum provided by LPS. If you need support with lessons, please reach out to an instructional leader or curricular specialist.
Why Gemini?
Unlike other generative AI tools available on the internet, the Gemini Chat tool exists within the legally protected environment of our LPS Google domain (@class.lps.org). Prompts and responses generated here are covered by the same privacy guarantees as Gmail, Drive, Docs, and the other Google Workspace tools used by LPS, in compliance with FERPA, and BoE Policy on data privacy.
It is important to understand that these privacy practices are NOT in place when using Gemini within a personal Google account.
Can Students Use Gemini?
No. At this time students DO NOT have access to Gemini Chat in their LPS accounts, nor on LPS Chromebooks. Teachers should not assign any work that requires the use of generative AI at this time.
However, teachers should assume that enterprising students have ways to access generative AI tools outside of LPS when completing assignments. Please follow existing Board Policy and Student Code of Conduct expectations around academic integrity.
Where can I learn more?
If you are interested in Gen AI and its implications in Education, you might begin with this resource from LPS, or this short course from Google where you can learn about the concepts, identify ways it might assist your professional practice, and explore the process of writing education specific prompts.
