24/02/2026
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DepEd Order 003 s, 2026: The End of the AI Ban
For a long time, the first instinct of schools was to ban AI. Teachers feared that students would stop thinking for themselves and use technology to cheat. But with DepEd Order No. 003, s. 2026, that mindset is changing.
We can no longer hide from AI. Banning it doesn't stop students from using it; it only stops them from using it correctly. When we forbid a tool, we lose the chance to teach how to use it safely and honestly.
The goal now is AI Literacy. We must show students that AI is like a calculator or a library—it is a tool to help them understand hard topics, not a machine to do their homework for them.
The heart of the classroom is still the teacher. A computer cannot replace the care and wisdom of a human. By guiding students instead of blocking them, we prepare them for a future where technology is everywhere.
Let’s stop being gatekeepers and start being guides.