The other day, I was reading a great article that really made me pause and reflect. It introduced a simple but powerful idea called the Recipient Test, a way to think more ethically and empathetically about how we use AI in education.

As we start exploring more ways to bring AI tools into our teaching, the Recipient Test offers two guiding questions we should all be asking:

• Would I be comfortable being on the receiving end of this AI-generated content?

• Would I want this for someone I care about—like a student I mentor or a loved one?

These questions aren’t meant to discourage AI use but to help us slow down and think critically about the how and why behind it.  

I would love to explore the how and why some more. Think about a specific teaching task you do—writing student feedback, creating discussion prompts, designing learning activities, or even drafting recommendation letters. I want everyone to reflect and share their answers to these two questions: 

• How might applying the Recipient Test shape the way you use AI for that task?
• What challenges or insights come up when you view it through this more human-centered lens?

I look forward to reading everyone's responses! 

-Elizabeth