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As an educator, you play a key role in guiding your students\u2019 understanding and responsible use of AI. When co-constructing classroom AI norms, you set the tone for your class and share your position on AI use. This serves as the baseline expectation for the mindset and ways of working when using AI in the classroom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For students thirteen years and older, using AI tools like ChatGPT to complete assignments is an increasingly common reality. While it might feel intimidating to get started, AI will be an essential tool in the workforce of today and tomorrow. The question becomes, how can we empower students to work with AI and create a culture of trust, accountability, and curiosity in our classrooms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s an example of what that might look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sample Class AI norms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions to reflect on with your class:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After establishing general AI norms with your class, you can also create more specific, assignment-based norms. These norms define when, why, and how students may use AI for a particular assignment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of making a blanket statement about AI use in the classroom, creating norms for specific assignments sparks essential discussions about when AI is beneficial and when it\u2019s worth doing the work ourselves. This skill\u2014knowing when to use AI and when to rely on our own abilities\u2014will be crucial for future success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One helpful approach is to identify tasks where students have already demonstrated mastery. By having clarity on which new knowledge, understandings, and skills are being assessed versus what has already been mastered, you can determine when AI can be used <\/strong>as a supportive tool without compromising the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s one thing to tell students ‘no, you can’t use AI,’ but it’s far more impactful to share your reasoning or, better yet, collaborate with them on when it’s most beneficial to use.<\/strong> It\u2019s like the difference between a parent saying ‘because I said so’ and taking the time to explain their thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions to consider while establishing project-specific norms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have your how, when, and why sorted out, you can turn your attention toward developing AI literacy. In this section, we will dive into academic integrity<\/strong> and developing AI skills. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many concerns and misconceptions surrounding academic integrity and AI. It’s crucial to establish clear guidelines for citation expectations at the start of the year and to revisit and reinforce these skills as needed.<\/strong> These expectations should be explicitly outlined in your class norms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we navigate this new territory, it’s important to assume the best of our student<\/strong>s. Many of them are learning and may feel uncertain or afraid. By being clear about proper citation and approaching mistakes with curiosity rather than a punitive mindset, we create an environment where students can grow and improve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, if you’ve noticed a recurring trend of students paraphrasing content without proper citation, you could provide a case study that shows how subtle shifts in language can still require attribution. By walking students through examples of paraphrasing versus plagiarism, they\u2019ll gain a clearer understanding of when and how to properly credit sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions to discuss as a class:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Using AI for Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Developing AI Literacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
AI & Academic integrity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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