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Overview
Overview
Although there is no official Generative AI Policy at Silver or NYU, we recommend that faculty incorporate generative AI guidelines into their syllabi, as well as familiarize themselves with information and strategies for discussing AI with their students. Studies have shown that generating norms or rules as a class can lower the frequency of negative behaviors. This applies to the use of AI. As most students may be more knowledgeable and familiar with AI tools than some faculty, co-creating expectations for the use of GenAI can support faculty in making decisions on the guidelines they want to set.
This page presents some suggestions and examples of how to go about developing an AI Agreement with students.
Suggested Process
Professors collaboratively create an agreement on GenAI with their students at the beginning of the course.
Professors ask students to add their ideas of accepted (and prohibited) uses of GenAI to a shared classroom document or collaborative online tool (e.g. Zoom whiteboard, Miro, Padlet).
Professors review the document and generate feedback on specifications or additions to consult with students in the next class to make any adjustments.
Professors review this agreement with their students, facilitate further discussion based on their feedback, and ensure that everyone agrees to follow the co-created rules.
Professors are encouraged to refer to or revisit this classroom agreement throughout the course on a need basis.
Questions to Consider for GenAI in Classroom
What are the goals of integrating GenAI in the classroom/learning more broadly?
Should students disclose when they have used GenAI tools in their work? (How will the use of GenAI be documented or cited in assignments and projects?)
What types of assignments are appropriate for GenAI use (e.g., brainstorming, drafting, editing)?
Are there specific tasks or assignments where GenAI use is prohibited (e.g., final exams, original research)?
What will be the consequences for violating the classroom agreement?
How can GenAI be used to enhance learning and skill development rather than replace critical thinking and creativity?
How can we support students who may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable with GenAI tools?
How will the use of GenAI be factored into grading and feedback?
What long-term skills and ethical considerations should students develop regarding AI?
An Example of Drafting Classroom Agreements on Miro
An Example of Drafting Classroom Agreements on Miro
Faculty take time during class (or as homework), for students to list items or norms that they think should be set for the class in Miro, adding their initials.
Faculty review the list and take notes on questions and clarifications to make in the next meeting. Disagreements may be addressed.
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