2022-F3 – NWESD 189 Cooperative Program Student AI Code of Conduct
Introduction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing set of technologies for capturing data to detect patterns and automate decisions. AI has become an increasingly important and accepted part of our lives. Many of us use forms of AI daily in spell check, predictive text tools, speech-to-text, and facial recognition, among other things.
Generative AI is relatively new, and it is a type of AI that can be used to create various types of content, including new text, images, video, audio, code or synthetic data, including creative writing and essays. One example of generative AI is ChatGPT. While generative AI’s ability to produce new content can be incredibly helpful, it also brings up concerns including plagiarism, ethics, bias, and misinformation.
To help NWESD 189 cooperative program students acquire new knowledge and skills, as well as to build their knowledge and skills progressively over time, NWESD 189 cooperative program teachers must have access to cooperative program students’ authentic displays of learning. Sometimes, those skills can be ethically and productively enhanced in very positive ways using generative AI, and at other times, cooperative program teachers will prefer that cooperative program students complete assignments without using generative AI. This will likely depend upon the skills/knowledge being assessed.
It is essential for cooperative program students to understand when and how to use generative AI effectively and ethically. AI tools can enhance classroom learning, and cooperative program students’ implementation of these tools should be guided by proper training, ethical considerations, and responsible oversight.
Student Responsibilities
When utilizing generative AI tools to create or support the creation of texts or creative works, cooperative program students are expected to adhere to these guidelines as well as additional guidance provided by their cooperative program teacher.
- Use AI responsibly: Cooperative program students should use AI tools and techniques in a responsible and ethical manner. This includes not using AI to cheat, plagiarize, or gain an unfair advantage. Generative AI tools should only be used for cooperative program-related creative work (e.g., to generate text or other creative works) when given approval or guidance from a cooperative program teacher.
- Understand the limitations of AI: Cooperative program students should understand the limitations of AI and recognize that it is not a substitute for critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving
- Consider the potential biases of AI: Cooperative program students should be aware that AI tools and techniques may be biased and should take steps to mitigate bias when using AI.
- Maintain data privacy: The use of AI should be done in a way that protects personally identifiable information (PII). Cooperative program students should not share any PII with AI technologies, including name, birth date, address, or other financial or confidential information.
- Check sources generated by AI: AI is not perfect, has been known to create inaccurate information, and can be used to create misinformation and disinformation. Use SIFT research skills (Stop, Investigate the Source, Find Better Coverage & Trace to the Original Context) to check sources and find independent facts to confirm AI-generated
- Provide attribution: When using AI tools and techniques, cooperative program students should provide proper attribution and credit to the source of the tool or technique.
- Seek guidance when in doubt: When cooperative program students are unsure whether the use of AI is appropriate for a particular assignment or project, they should seek guidance from their cooperative program teacher.
AI Levels
These levels may be used by cooperative program teachers to communicate their expectations for cooperative program students’ use of AI to complete various creative assignments both in and out of the classroom.
- AI Recommended: Generative AI is recommended for use in completing this assignment or project. Students are encouraged to explore AI tools and techniques to enhance their work. Properly cite any AI-generated work products.
- AI Permitted: Generative AI is permitted but not required for completing this assignment or project. Students can choose to use AI tools and techniques if they believe it will improve their work. Properly cite any AI-generated work products.
- AI Restricted: Generative AI use in completing this assignment or project is restricted. Students are expected to complete the work using only their own knowledge and skills.
If a cooperative program teacher has not specifically indicated whether generative AI is recommended or permitted for an assignment, cooperative program students should ask before using generative AI.
When generative AI is recommended or permitted, cooperative program students should rely on their cooperative program teacher to provide further guidance on the extent to which they may make use of it in the context of the specific assignment.
Conclusion
This code of conduct is intended to guide NWESD 189 cooperative program students in using Artificial Intelligence responsibly and ethically in their academic work and projects. Cooperative program teachers may choose to use the AI Levels to classify assignments or projects as needed and should provide cooperative program students with clear expectations for when AI is appropriate, permitted, or restricted. The use of AI must be done in a manner that is consistent with the NWESD 189’s expectations regarding academic integrity. Misuse of generative AI may be considered cheating or plagiarism.
Date Revised: 3/25/24