Use AI After the Evidence Is Clear
Use backward design to decide where AI belongs in a lesson sequence.
The reframe: AI should support the road to evidence, not blur what counts as evidence. Backward design in an AI classroom Start with the desired result. Then define acceptable evidence. Only then choose the learning experiences. This sequence is especially important when generative AI can draft, explain, summarize, and polish faster than students can show their own thinking. Protect the evidence moment Some AI uses are excellent before evidence: generate contrast cases, practice prompts, examples, vocabulary supports, or discussion starters. Some are useful after evidence: provide feedback, suggest revision questions, or help students compare approaches. But if the evidence is…
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