• Best Practices for Using AI

    For Students

    • Purpose/Ethics: Use AI to enhance or assist the learning process for the given task. Think of it as a coach/thought partner and not a replacement for thinking and learning.
    • Check for Bias and Accuracy: Answers should never be taken at face value due to bias and inaccuracies.
    • Age Restrictions: Many AI tools are restricted to users age 18 and over. Be sure to check terms of service.
    • Privacy: Once information is entered into AI chatbots, it is no longer private information. Avoid entering personal or confidential information.
    • Be transparent: Cite that you have used AI and how.

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    For Educators

    • Check for Bias: AI might occasionally produce biased or incorrect content. Always double-check before sharing with students.
    • The 80-20 Approach: Use AI for initial work, but make sure to add your final touch, review for bias and accuracy, and contextualize appropriately for the last 20%.
    • Your Judgment Matters: See AI-generated content as a starting point, not the final version.
    • Know the Limits: AI’s knowledge stops on its last training date, so recent topics may not be up-to-date.
    • Protect Privacy: Don’t include personal student details like names and addresses.
    • AI Detection: AI detectors are not foolproof and can yield inaccurate results. Don’t rely solely on AI writing detectors.