About AI Use

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

1. Prior Teacher Approval: All usage of AI programs in this class requires prior approval from the teacher. Before incorporating any AI tool into an assignment or activity, you must discuss your intent with the teacher.

2. Responsible Use: AI programs should complement learning, not replace it. Use AI as a tool to assist your understanding and creativity, but do not rely on it exclusively for assignments.

3. Originality and Attribution: All work generated with the assistance of AI programs must be original. Plagiarism, even if AI-generated, is not acceptable. Properly attribute AI-generated content if it is used in your assignments.

4. Academic Integrity: Maintain academic integrity in all AI-assisted work. Any violation of academic honesty will be subject to appropriate consequences.

5. Privacy and Data Security: Respect the privacy and data security of yourself and others when using AI programs. Do not share sensitive information or engage in any unethical activities.

6. Assistance, Not Substitution: AI programs are tools for assistance. They are not a substitute for your own critical thinking and understanding of the subject matter.

7. Verbal Review: Any assignment created with (or supposedly without) the use of AI programs is subject to a verbal review with the teacher. Be prepared to explain and discuss the content of your work without the contributions or assistance of AI. If you can not adequately represent your work, it will be assumed AI was utilized as a replacement for your learning, and the consequences will be subject to the teacher’s discretion. 

Source:

Tarver, Tyler. “Prompt Cheat Sheet - Classroom AI Policy.” Google Docs, docs.google.com/document/d/1irM63dh_XBIoK4jZkiBYvqAg9UhBYESlBXNFZLEmhUA/edit. Accessed 15 July 2024.

Protecting Yourself and Your Work from Suspicions of AI Use

Technology is a great time-saver for students and teachers. It helps you to learn, and it helps your teachers evaluate your work. Please review the guidelines below. I want to be transparent in letting you know that I generated the text using ChatGPT. I am openly telling you that the majority of my words here are not my own and giving credit to my source. 

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As technology continues to evolve, so do the methods used to ensure academic integrity. I want to remind you of the importance of upholding ethical standards in your academic work and protecting yourselves from suspicions of using AI inappropriately.

Here are some essential guidelines to help you maintain academic integrity and safeguard against any suspicions:

1. Understand the Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with your institution's policies on academic integrity. Ensure you understand what constitutes acceptable collaboration and what activities are considered plagiarism or misuse of technology.

2. Be Transparent: If you're using any tools or resources to assist with your work, such as AI-based software, be transparent about it. Disclose the use of such tools to your instructors if it's within the bounds of the assignment guidelines.

3. Use Google Docs: Google Docs provides a transparent and collaborative environment for document creation. It keeps track of revisions and allows multiple users to work together in real time. By using Google Docs, you have a clear record of your writing process, which can help dispel any suspicions of AI use.

4. Cite Your Sources: Properly cite any sources you use in your work, including information obtained from online sources or AI-generated content. This demonstrates academic integrity and helps distinguish your original work from any external sources.

5. Seek Clarification: If you're unsure about whether a particular tool or method is allowed in your coursework, don't hesitate to seek clarification from your instructors. It's better to ask for guidance upfront than to risk accusations of misconduct later on.

6. Protect Your Passwords: Keep your login credentials secure and avoid sharing them with anyone else. Unauthorized access to your accounts could lead to misunderstandings regarding the authenticity of your work.

Source:

OpenAI. (2024, February 17). Protecting Yourself from Being Suspected of Using AI [Chat session]. ChatGPT. https://www.chatgpt.com/

View the Chart Below for Acceptable Versus Unacceptable AI Use
(viewable only within the DSD domain)

Remember to follow each instructor's specific policy guidance regarding AI use!