Greenville County Schools has begun to integrate artificial intelligence into the classroom.
The school system is rolling out new AI resources and testing courses for students this academic year. GCS’s board of trustees received an update on these efforts during the Aug. 19 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Susan Stevens, GCS’s associate superintendent for academics, said the district’s objective is to create a safe and controlled environment in which students can engage and practice with vetted AI resources. According to GCS, AI technology has the potential to enhance classroom instruction and improve student learning.
“It is not just another opportunity for students to search content,” Stevens said. “It is really a tool that is specific to allow students to challenge their thinking and