Make your “ChatGPT” and other artificial intelligence expectations clear

Students want to know what your expectations are. Sometimes students feel uncertain about what to ask or how to ask. Students learn quickly that different instructors, in different programs, handle and regard some things differently when it comes to rules for academic integrity. The reasons for this can relate to discipline, to learning outcomes, to…

10 Guidelines for Assessment Practice in an Artificial Intelligence Environment

Artificial intelligence (AI) text generators, such as but not limited to ChatGPT, are increasingly available with quickly advancing capabilities.  Proper and ethical use is important for transparent and valid assessment.  The following are 10 general guidelines for educators.   To prepare Learn about relevant, new AI technologies and their applications in contexts of interest. Discuss…

Syllabus Links to Academic Misconduct Regulations: Necessary but not Sufficient

The syllabus describes the course, outlines the requirements, and sets the expectations.  Important expectations relate to academic integrity, and ensuring academic misconduct is avoided. Updated Template at USask The University’s syllabus template has recently updated some of the standard information related to academic integrity.  See page 6 of 8 of the templates, available here.   Students…

Using Case Studies to Teach about Academic Integrity

It is a common and effective practice to contexualize academic integrity for students using clear and relevant cases that bring home the relevance and applicability of these principles in and beyond the classroom. Cases from Current Events and/or Professional Practice Make the connections of the case to learning and assessment explicit, otherwise students may not…

What’s happening with Academic Integrity in Manitoba?

In Manitoba, a network of academic integrity educators, scholars, and faculty has been in existence since 2019. On May 6, they had their annual meeting in a virtual format–free of charge, involving over 140 participants, and hosted by Red River College. In a panel that included students, staff, faculty and academic leaders, points about the…