Quick Guide

Human Oversight

• It is recommended that a user be proficient in the task for oversight – Understand that AI cannot make judgment calls and cannot evaluate for accuracy 

• Do not take AI-generated content at face value - Humans must closely monitor input and output and intervene when necessary to correct

• Emphasize the importance of information literacy and fact-checking 

Technology is Not Neutral

• Bias is unavoidable – You can evaluate for biases, but you cannot eliminate bias

• Users should assume moral, ethical, and legal responsibility for outputs

• Avoid using AI to make decisions that have human impacts (i.e., assessment or grading) 

• There are environmental and ethical implications with use

Foster Transparency

• Make sure students are informed of their data and privacy and allow for opt-outs

• Talk about ways that you’ve used AI with students to engage in meaningful conversations about the technology

• Policies around AI use should be connected to course learning outcomes, not personal feelings about technology

Setting Clear and Specific Boundaries

• Be explicit when explaining how AI can and cannot be used in the classroom by defining low-tech and no-tech zones

• Intervene if unethical use is suspected, but understand that people use AI-powered technology without knowing

Empower Student Learning

• Empower students to have agency and ownership of their learning and motivate students to actively engage in their learning

• Look for opportunities to demonstrate that AI is a tool for assistance, not a replacement for human effort  

• Students should feel comfortable asking questions or seeking clarification about how AI is being used in their educational environment

You Are the Responsible Steward

• Learn how Generative AI works and inform students on how to use the tools appropriately

• Be able to explain how these tools can support and hinder student's learning of the materials

• Do not rely on detection software, as it is often inaccurate and shown to be biased

This list is intended to provide flexible guardrails for guiding the use of Generative AI in the classroom. It is important to collaborate with stakeholders by involving students, administrators, and faculty when determining appropriate uses that meet course learning outcomes and follow academic integrity guidelines.

Sabzalieva, Emma, and Arianna Valentini. ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Quick Start Guide. UNESCO IESALC, 2023. PDF.