We conducted a two-phase study with high school teachers and administrators to learn about their perceptions around the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in their classrooms. In phase 1, we interviewed (n=7) teachers who expressed openness about GAI use in their classrooms, but also concerns around academic integrity, misinformation and tech equity. We then developed a presentation about GAI and a set of lesson plan ideas that span Art, English and CS, leveraging our CS education experience, and attempting to address some of the concerns raised. This presentation and the lesson plans were delivered to high school teachers and administrators in Manitoba, Canada. In phase 2, we interviewed (n=7) teachers and administrators after they had a chance to review the lesson plan ideas. Six of seven participants in this phase were very positive about the potential use of GAI in their classrooms or schools, finding that the provision of specific lesson plan ideas from CS educators helped to alleviate some concerns around GAI misuse and led to plans for future use of GAI in high school classrooms.
