Leading with Curiosity and Ethics: How Dwight Seoul is Embracing AI

At Dwight Seoul, artificial intelligence is being embraced as a powerful tool for enhancing teaching and learning, used thoughtfully and ethically across divisions. From university counseling to Makerspace, our students and teachers are engaging with AI in ways that reflect both innovation and responsibility.

It’s not about shortcuts,” says Alexis Ahn, MYP Design Teacher, “It’s about stretching our imagination.

In Upper School, students use AI tools like College Genie and ChatGPT to support their university search. These tools help narrow choices and prepare students for more focused discussions with counselors. In MYP Design, students use AI to simulate interviews, roleplay user feedback, and generate product names, fueling creativity and deeper thinking.

Lower School students are also exploring AI in age appropriate, creative ways. In Library and Makerspace classes, they use Canva for digital art, Suno to create original songs, and School AI for guided, safe interactions. These experiences foster early digital literacy while reinforcing critical thinking skills.

Teachers use AI to streamline lesson planning and adapt materials for diverse learners, including EAL (English as Additional Language) and Quest students. AI helps generate personalized learning paths, interactive activities, and vocabulary lists, freeing up time for deeper inquiry and student engagement.

Equally important is the ethical lens through which AI is used. Faculty model responsible AI use by incorporating evaluation tools like the CRAAP (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose) test, encouraging students to be thoughtful and discerning. The IB’s AI guide also helps ensure our practices align with global standards and our values as an IB World School.

Stephanne Siberry, Librarian Teacher, says, “It is an exciting learning adventure empowering Dwight School Seoul students with AI! We’re creatively using tools while fostering crucial ethical awareness and critical thinking. This dynamic field, supported by the IB’s AI guidance, allows me to cultivate positive skepticism and open-mindedness in our young researchers — a thrill for us all!”

At Dwight Seoul, AI is not a shortcut — it’s a catalyst for exploration and growth. With a network-wide commitment to thoughtful policy and innovation, we are proud to be leaders in shaping how AI supports education in a global, interconnected world.