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The Ownership Gap: What Makes AI Guidance Worth Using

Why teacher adoption depends less on compliance than on credibility, trust, and whether the work feels worth it.

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About Michigan Virtual's AI Lab

Throughout this fieldnote, you'll see references to Michigan Virtual's AI Strategists, the team behind the AI Lab who work directly with schools across Michigan as they navigate AI integration. Through partnerships, professional development, consulting, keynote presentations, and a growing collection of practical resources, the AI Strategists help educators and school leaders make thoughtful decisions about how AI fits into teaching and learning. Learn more at the AI Lab's website.

Framework connection

Maps to Michigan Virtual's AI Integration Framework. Of the eight domains, this fieldnote focuses on the 1 shown in color.

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