‘We Want To Prepare Them To Be Able To Use AI Effectively’ How Ohio Virtual Academy Is Traversing the New Era of Learning

Ohio Virtual Academy is proactively shaping how AI is used in online learning through a teacher-led AI committee formed in fall 2025. As Ohio’s July 1 AI policy deadline approaches, staff are addressing plagiarism concerns by designing more “AI-resistant” assignments and practical, project-based work. Teachers are also testing AI as a classroom support tool, including custom chatbots for guided notes, lesson planning, and real-world simulations like business loan reviews.

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