Ethics of AI in Education Quiz

A school starts using an AI tool to help grade student essays. The AI gives grades without explaining how it decided on the score. Why is this a problem, and what should the school do to fix it?

• It is not a problem because AI is always accurate and does not need to explain its decisions.

• It is a problem because students and teachers cannot understand or question the grades; the school should require the AI to provide clear explanations for each score.

• It is a problem only if students fail; the school should let students retake the essay if they disagree.

• It is not a problem because teachers already know how grading works and do not need explanations.

An AI system is used to recommend which students need extra help in math. A teacher notices that the AI almost never recommends students from one particular group, even though some of them are struggling. What is the most likely cause, and what should the teacher do?

• The AI is working correctly; those students simply do not need help.

• The AI may have been trained on biased data that underrepresents that group; the teacher should report the issue and use their own judgment to support those students.

• The teacher is misreading the data; they should trust the AI completely.

• The AI needs more time to learn; the teacher should wait a few weeks before acting.

A student uses an AI writing tool to write an entire essay and submits it as their own work. Using what you know about academic integrity, explain why this is a problem and describe what responsible use of the AI tool would look like instead.

• It is not a problem because using available tools is always acceptable in school.

• It is a problem because the student is misrepresenting someone else's work as their own; responsible use would mean using the AI for brainstorming or feedback while writing the essay themselves.

• It is only a problem if the teacher finds out; otherwise the student learned from reading the AI's essay.

• It is a problem only if the essay is graded; for ungraded work, AI can write the whole thing.

A school district wants to use an AI platform that collects students' names, ages, grades, and browsing habits to personalize learning. What factors should the school consider before agreeing to use this platform, and why?

• The school should only consider whether the platform improves test scores, since that is the most important factor.

• The school should consider what data is collected, how it is stored, who can access it, and whether it complies with privacy laws, because students have a right to have their personal information protected.

• The school should consider only the cost of the platform, since data collection is a normal part of technology.

• The school does not need to consider anything because AI companies are always responsible for protecting student data.

An AI tutoring system tells a student that their answer to a science question is wrong, but the student believes the AI made a mistake. What steps should the student take, and why is human oversight important in this situation?

• The student should accept the AI's answer because AI systems are always correct in academic subjects.

• The student should ask a teacher to review the AI's response, because humans can catch errors that AI makes and ensure students receive accurate information.

• The student should ignore both the AI and the teacher and look for a third opinion online.

• The student should change their answer to match the AI without questioning it, since arguing with AI wastes time.

A school uses an AI system to predict which students might drop out. The AI flags a student as "high risk," and the school decides to move that student to a lower-level class without talking to them or their parents. Evaluate this decision and explain what the school should have done differently.

• The school made the right decision because acting quickly on AI predictions always leads to better outcomes.

• The school made a poor decision because it acted on an AI prediction without human review or communication; it should have used the prediction as a starting point for a conversation with the student and parents before making any changes.

• The school made the right decision because protecting students from dropping out is more important than explaining the reasoning.

• The school made a poor decision only because it used AI; all predictions about students should be avoided entirely.

An AI tool used in a classroom was built using data mostly from students in wealthy urban schools. A teacher in a rural school notices the tool does not work as well for their students. Using your understanding of bias in AI, explain why this happens and what could be done to address it.

• This happens because rural students are less capable; the teacher should find a different subject to teach with AI.

• This happens because the AI was trained on data that does not represent rural students, so it performs poorly for them; developers should include diverse data in training, and teachers should supplement AI tools with their own knowledge of their students.

• This happens because AI tools are only designed for advanced students; the school should wait until students catch up before using AI.

• This happens because the internet connection in rural areas is weaker; improving Wi-Fi will fix the problem.

A student finds an AI chatbot that can solve all their homework problems instantly. They plan to use it every night to finish homework faster so they have more free time. What are the risks of this plan, and how could the student use AI more responsibly to still benefit from it?

• There are no risks; finishing homework faster is always a good goal, and AI is a helpful tool for that purpose.

• The risk is that the student will not actually learn the material; a more responsible approach would be to attempt the problems first, then use AI to check their work or explain concepts they do not understand.

• The only risk is getting caught by the teacher; the student should use the AI on weekends when teachers are not checking.

• There are no risks as long as the student reads the AI's answers carefully before submitting them.

A company offers a free AI learning app to schools but requires access to students' quiz scores, reading levels, and time spent on each activity. The company says it uses this data to "improve the app." Should schools accept this offer? What questions should they ask before deciding?

• Schools should accept because the app is free and free tools are always worth using regardless of data sharing.

• Schools should carefully evaluate the offer by asking how the data will be used, whether it will be shared with third parties, how long it will be stored, and whether it meets student privacy laws before agreeing to use the app.

• Schools should accept because improving the app benefits all students, so sharing data is always justified.

• Schools should reject all free apps because nothing is truly free, and AI companies cannot be trusted under any circumstances.

A teacher uses an AI tool to create a reading list for their class. The AI only suggests books written by authors from one country and one cultural background. The teacher notices this pattern. What should the teacher do, and what does this situation reveal about the responsible use of AI in education?

• The teacher should use the list as provided because the AI chose the most popular books, which are always the best choices.

• The teacher should revise the list to include diverse authors and perspectives, and this situation reveals that AI tools can reflect bias and require human oversight to ensure fair and inclusive outcomes for all students.

• The teacher should ask the AI to try again and use whatever list it produces the second time without reviewing it.

• The teacher should stop using AI entirely because this proves AI cannot be trusted for any educational decisions.