Volgograd explained how schools will use neural networks

The Ministry of Education of Russia has prepared methodological recommendations that determine how teachers and students can use neural networks in the educational process. As Minister Sergey Kravtsov emphasized, artificial intelligence should help the teacher, not replace him, and the student should understand the material more deeply, and not perform tasks for him. The final decision on the use of AI is made by the teacher, he is also responsible for the consequences.

Educators can use AI to create notes, tests, presentations, diagrams and videos, select and analyze sources, identify difficulties in mastering the program, maintain electronic journals and prepare reports. It is allowed to use neural networks right in the classroom – for example, a teacher can ask students to find an error in the AI response and justify the right decision, which develops critical thinking. At the same time, the teacher must notify parents about the use of AI in the educational process.

Teachers are not recommended to upload personal data of students, parents and employees to AI services, as well as process orders, orders and service documents through neural networks. Materials created with the help of AI cannot be passed off as their own work in competitions, publications and attestations without specifying the technology used.

Access to AI depends on age. In primary school, students do not use neural networks. In grades 5-9, the teacher can allow the use of AI to search for information, additional explanations and visualization of material. High school students have the right to use AI in project and research activities. Before starting work, the teacher should explain to students when it is permissible to resort to AI and what risks it carries.

The Ministry of Education recommends using primarily services based on domestic AI models, as well as those that are part of state information educational systems.