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As of Fall 2023 there is no university policy regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in courses. Each faculty member has the academic freedom to decide to what extent, if at all, students may use AI in support of their coursework. Instructors should clearly state on their syllabi and in the instructions for each assignment whether or not students can use AI to complete the assignment. |
Below are some resources to help with understanding the context of AI in education. Jump to one of the page sections below:
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Getting Started with AI
Selected videos to catch you up about AI and how it is used in higher education:
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ChatGPT is one of the most well-known generative AI text chatbots today. You can use a Google account, such as your Boise State account to create an account. However, be aware that ChatGPT does require you to provide a cell phone number to use this service as well.
Google BardGemini allows you to login using your Boise State University Google account. This tool is available for all students, staff, and faculty.
Alternative Option: If you are not comfortable with trying either of the two options above, you can explore one of the other generative AI tools described on this website:
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Questions and Answers about AI in Education
How should I craft my syllabus to address AI?
AI Guide with Sample Statements
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Can I use AI chatbots to evaluate student work?
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Possibly yes, though you must cite your uses in those instances.
Can I require students to use ChatGPT or
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Gemini?
No, but you can have students use or learn Generative AI for their assignments. There are many options and we suggest providing them with a list of possible tools. Some require a separate login and creating accounts requires a cell phone number. Others have some other privacy concerns. Students will want to be careful about what they input into an AI chatbot. Bard Google Gemini and ChatGPT Edu are the officially supported generative AI tools at Boise State. Refer to AI Tools webpage on the Boise State AI in Education website.
Gemini is currently turned on for all Google accounts (students, staff, and faculty) at Boise State University.
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They have a 4% false positive rate. This is why For this reason, if you suspect a student is using AI, even though you said they can’t use AI for an assignment, you should start with a conversation first.
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You can ask students not to use generative AI, however, be aware that it is likely they will still use it. It’s almost impossible to detect student use of generative AI. It’s best to learn how to support students’ knowledge of these tools and let them know how to use these tools in the course you teach. If you suspect a student used AI in your course , but were not allowed to do so, please use this guide to have a conversation with that student:
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Learn how to use AI for yourself first. Determine which tools are helpful and which are not. Decide if they offer any value for your discipline or learning and if not, why not. Consider having students discuss whether or not it’s a good idea to use AI in their coursework or career. Whatever you do, once you decide how to use it and if students can use it too - create clear, simple statements in your syllabus and assignments that describe how students can use generative AI or not in the course.
Syllabus Statements About Generative AI
Boise State has developed sample statements about generative AI use that you may use in your syllabi.
If you decide it’s appropriate for students to use generative AI in your course, review and adapt this statement for selective, appropriate AI use.
If you plan to disallow the use of generative AI in your course, read and adapt this sample statement prohibiting AI use.