The Poorvu Center recommends crafting a course and/or assignment policies on the usage of AI. If we assume our students are already using AI tools in various ways, it is helpful for them to understand how you, as an instructor, want them to use or not use these tools and the rationale behind those choices. Students need to understand what you consider to be an academic integrity violation, as your policy may differ from a colleague’s. Additionally, if you are co-teaching or working with teaching fellows, ULAs, or tutors, be sure that everyone on your teaching team is on the same page regarding your AI course policy.
Crafting an AI Policy
Instructors should be:
- transparent about what tools students are permitted to use
- the reasons for any restrictions
If students are permitted to engage with AI tools, you should:
- be explicit about how you expect them to use the tools
- explain how they should make you aware they’ve been used
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AI Course Policy Reflection Questions
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What are your personal views on AI?
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What does your department and field say about the use of AI?
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What course objectives could AI be useful or harmful for?
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Will you use AI as an instructor (e.g., write emails, etc.)? How will you communicate that to students?
AI Course & Assignment Design Topics
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