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Introduction

Generative AI and UFV: Guiding Principles- from the Teaching and Learning Centre

 

1. AI is here to stay and will only improve.

• AI will impact our teaching and learning in diverse and innovative ways.

• AI is already being used in many industries, workplaces, and media.

• AI is rapidly evolving and will require nimbleness and creativity.

 

2. AI is a tool that can be used in teaching, learning, and assessment.

• AI can enhance students’ abilities to learn how to learn, study, and think.

• AI can be used in innovative ways to support students with diverse learning needs and preferences.

• AI can be used to create assessments by the instructor for educational purposes.

 

3. AI requires responsible use in education.

• Do no harm. AI detection tools (such as Turnitin) can result in false positives particularly for English as a Second Language learners.

• Do no harm. Be aware of cultural appropriation and missing perspectives, voices, and knowledge if using generative AI.

• Students need support in developing AI literacy through two-way dialogue and open discussions on the impacts of generative AI.

• Like all teaching and learning, use of AI in teaching requires trust between students and instructors.

Responsible Use of AI Tools

ChatGPT and other AI Tools can convincingly write like a human. They can help you brainstorm essay outlines, reword phrases, and write filler text. However, most writing assignments at UFV will generally want to see demonstrations of your own writing skill. Always check with your professors about what role they see for AI Tools in their classroom. Some will allow more liberal usage, while others might ban consulting them all together. Others may have more nuanced views. It is always important to understand the expectations of each class's professor, so you will not inadvertently commit academic misconduct. 

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