We are writing to inform you of the upcoming launch of Gemini AI, a powerful new tool from Google, which we are integrating into our educational resources to support our Sixth Form students.
This cutting-edge technology will be introduced exclusively to our Sixth Form students initially, starting with a dedicated assembly. We believe this resource is particularly valuable for managing the demanding academic workloads at this level.
What is Gemini AI?
Gemini is a sophisticated AI assistant designed to act as a study and productivity tool. It can provide instant support, offer deep summaries of complex texts, assist with idea generation for essays, and help with coding and research.
Privacy and Integrity Assurance
Please be assured that student privacy is paramount:
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Enhanced Privacy: Our school utilises a paid subscription, which means the data students share with Gemini is not used to train the model, safeguarding their information.
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Accountability: All students are required to complete an AI Usage Agreement and quiz before gaining access.
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Academic Integrity: We have a clear policy on acceptable use. Teachers will closely monitor assignments, and students must cite their use of AI where applicable.
Our Educational Goal
While Gemini is a powerful tool, we are teaching our students that it is an assistant, not a substitute. We emphasise responsible usage, stress the need to always fact-check any AI-generated information, and warn against over-reliance, which can erode vital critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for university and career success.
If you have any questions regarding our AI usage policies, please do not hesitate to contact the Sixth Form team or subject teachers.