Module 7: Ethical, Safe, and Responsible AI Use

Lesson 7.2: What Teachers Should NOT Upload to AI Tools

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, educators will be able to:

• Identify sensitive information that should not be shared with AI tools.
• Understand legal and ethical risks associated with uploading student data to public AI platforms.
• Apply safe prompting techniques that maintain student privacy.
• Confidently use AI while avoiding confidentiality and academic integrity violations.

1.Why Teachers Must Be Careful When Using AI Tools

Many AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.) operate on cloud-based servers.

This means:

• They store and may use uploaded data to improve the model.
• The information may not remain private.
• Student and school data could be at risk.

Important:

AI is helpful — but not automatically secure unless using a school-managed educational edition.

Therefore, teachers must use professional judgment before uploading anything.

2.Information That Should NOT Be Uploaded

A. Personally Identifiable Student Information (PII)

Do not upload:

• Student names
• Addresses, phone numbers, or contact details
• Email addresses / student usernames
• Student ID numbers
• Photos or video recordings of students

Reason: This information is protected under Privacy and Child Safety laws.

B. Academic Records and Performance Information

Examples:

• Grades
• Attendance records
• Diagnostic test reports
• IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)
• Behavioral or disciplinary notes

Reason: These are legally classified as confidential educational records.

C. Full Student Assignments Without Removing Identifiers

Uploading entire essays or projects could:

• Store the work in AI databases
• Cause future plagiarism flags
• Expose student voice or creative identity

Safe Alternative:

Remove names and personal details before sharing.

D. Internal School Documents

Do not upload:

• Assessment materials not yet released
• Test banks or answer keys
• Confidential faculty meeting notes
• Policy drafts not meant for the public

Reason: This could compromise academic integrity and security.

3. Safe Prompting Alternatives

Example Prompts

Unsafe Prompt:

“Here is Juan Dela Cruz’s essay for Grade 9 English. Fix grammar and rewrite.”

Safe Prompt:

“Rewrite the following paragraph at Grade 9 level. The text has been anonymized.”

4.How Teachers Can Integrate AI Safely

Step 1: Identify Purpose

Use AI for general support such as lesson planning, brainstorming, activity ideas.

Step 2: Remove Identifying Information

Replace student names with:

• “Student A”
• “Learner Profile 1”

Step 3: Use School-Approved AI Accounts

Prefer:

• Google for Education AI Tools
• Microsoft Copilot for Education
• Khanmigo Teacher Mode
• Locally hosted LMS AI integrations

Step 4: Teach Students Safe Use Habits

Set one classroom rule:

“Never type your name or personal details into AI platforms.”

5. Quick Privacy Checklist for Teachers

Before pressing Enter, ask:

Supplementary Resources

How AI is impacting teachers and students in the classroom

How Can Teachers Integrate AI Into Their Curriculum? - Safe AI for The Classroom

How To Use the DAN Prompt in ChatGPT (The Truth, Risks & Better Alternatives)

Lesson 7.2 Quiz: What Teachers Should NOT Upload to AI Tools

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Conclusion

AI is a powerful teaching partner — but student privacy must always come first.

By removing personal identifiers, avoiding confidential uploads, and using school-approved platforms, teachers can protect students while benefiting from AI’s efficiency and instructional support. Ethical AI use builds trust, models responsibility, and ensures that learning remains safe and student-centered.

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Next: lesson 7.3: Protecting Student Data and Following Legal Guidelines

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