Artificial Intelligence: Instructional Recommendations

AI Considerations for your pedagogy and syllabus

Suggested Syllabi Language:

All assignments submitted in this course must be your own and the ideas and contributions of others must be appropriately acknowledged (cited). The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs and tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in this course are at the discretion of the instructor to ensure that they are being used to support your learning. Any use of AI programs or tools outside of what is permitted by the instructor and without proper attribution (citation) is a form of academic dishonesty which may result in grade penalties and/or subject to disciplinary action per the Academic Integrity Policy.

Given differences in how AI might be considered or integrated into a course, here is some additional language that might be included/adapted:

This course does not permit the use of AI for assignments. Any use of AI will be considered in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. All ideas must be your own.
This course permits AI to edit original ideas. Students may use AI to improve sentence fluency, spelling, and grammar; however, use of AI for content development will be considered in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy.
This course permits AI to develop ideas beyond editing. Students must cite AI each time it is used in an assignment and vet the accuracy of the content generated by AI. Content produced by AI may not exceed X% of the assignment.
Integrated into this course are varied uses of AI. When AI is used, the student must cite its use and vet the accuracy of the content generated by AI. Content produced by AI may not exceed X% of the assignment.

What is generative Artificial Intelligence?

Please visit the Center for Teaching with Technology website to find resources on what generative AI is, how it works, and how to write effective prompts to unleash the power of AI tools. You can also find insights on how to leverage AI tools to create personalized learning experiences, enhance student engagement, and support faculty development. Explore practical applications, discover best practices, find training information, and join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning with generative AI at WPU.

Additionally, please visit the Carolina AI Literacy (CAIL) initiative to learn more about how to integrate Generative AI into your teaching and students' learning. There are informative videos and resources on the webiste.

With respect to citing ChatGPT and other generative AI, here is a website that informs: https://guides.nyu.edu/data/ai-citations

Podcasts on AI in Higher Education

PERSPECTIVES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A STUDENT-PROFESSOR DIALOG WITH STEAD FAST & LANCE EATON

Podcast Takeaways: AI can ...

- - - Build Context on Topics
    - Bridge the gap between teachers & students-- shifting the power dynamic
    - Brainstorm/ Organize ideas
    - Act as a translator for those from marginalized backgrounds
    - Answer questions in a judgment free zone to unlock hidden curriculum
    - Jump Start students/ faculty into projects

DESIGNING COURSES IN AN AGE OF AI WITH MARIA ANDERSEN

Podcast Takeaways: AI can

- - - Scan Youtube clips to create bulleted point and true/false statements for class activities involving sorting & thinking
    - Act as your teaching assistant/ally
    - Design multiple choice, randomized questions
    - NOT replace

HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS IMPACTING HIGHER EDUCATION WITH CYNTHIA ALBY

Podcast Takeaway: AI can

- - - Do much more than you may think
    - Allow students to get around the most common writing sticking points (brainstorming/revision at the end)
    - Support authentic assessments, like performance tasks, which include:
      - Role
      - Goal
      - Audience