9.4 Safe and Effective Classroom Use
Best practices for using CurricuLLM in the classroom.
CurricuLLM is built with safety controls and curriculum filters, but teachers still play an important role in guiding how it's used in class. When AI for schools is implemented well, it combines built-in safeguards with teacher oversight.
Key safety features
- Content filters → block unsafe or inappropriate material (set by admins).
- Curriculum alignment → answers are tied to year levels and outcomes.
- Socratic questioning → encourages students to think, not just copy answers.
Best practice in the classroom
- Set expectations early → explain to students that CurricuLLM is for learning, not general internet-style chatting.
- Encourage guided use → have students show how they phrased their question and what answer they received.
- Use it as a teaching partner → bring it up on the board for quick examples, model questioning techniques, or generate practice tasks.
- Balance with other methods → remind students that CurricuLLM is one tool among many, not a replacement for textbooks, discussion, or teacher guidance.
For teachers
- Circulate during student use to see how questions are being asked.
- Step in if students appear distracted or off-topic.
- Highlight safe and effective examples of how students used CurricuLLM well.
For students
- Ask questions that are clear, respectful, and connected to your learning goals.
- Treat CurricuLLM as a learning helper, not a shortcut to avoid thinking.
- Share good questions with classmates so everyone benefits.
Summary
Safe and effective use comes from combining CurricuLLM's built-in safeguards with teacher oversight and clear classroom routines. When used this way, it becomes a trusted partner that supports learning while protecting students.