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AI and Academic Dishonesty Overview

 

EHS AI & Academic Dishonesty Overview

(Ideas taken from Dr. Tyler Tarver)

 

What is Academic Dishonesty?

“Academic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another student

(whether the student knowingly provides or receives the work), plagiarism (including

the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT), and

unauthorized communication between students during an examination. The

determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on

the evidence collected by the classroom teacher or other supervising professional

employee and considers written materials, observation, or information from

students. Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject

to disciplinary and academic consequences determined jointly by the teacher and

campus administrator.” (NISD Student Code of Conduct, pg. 10)

 

Guidelines:

1. Prior Teacher Approval:

  • All usage of AI programs require prior approval from the teacher. Before incorporating any AI tool into an assignment or activity, you must discuss your intent with the teacher. This ensures that the integration of AI tools into the curriculum or administrative tasks is pedagogically sound and meets our educational objectives.

2. Responsible Use:

  • AI programs should be used to supplement and enhance learning, not to replace student effort or traditional learning methods. Users must engage ethically, respecting copyright and privacy laws.

3. Originality and Attribution:

  • Work produced with the aid of AI must be original and include proper attribution when AI-generated content is used. The school does not tolerate plagiarism, regardless of whether the content is generated by AI or obtained through other means.

4. Academic Integrity:

  • Maintain academic integrity in all classwork. Any violation of academic honesty will be subject to appropriate consequences.

5. Privacy and Data Security:

  • Respect the privacy and data security of yourself and others. Do not share sensitive information or engage in any unethical activities.  Users must ensure that sensitive information is protected and that AI tools are used in compliance with data protection regulations.

6. Assistance, Not Substitution:

  • AI programs are tools for assistance and are not a substitute for your own critical thinking and understanding of the subject matter.