In May 2023, the U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology published a report including insights and recommendations.
Feel free to read the full report: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning.
AI enables new forms of interaction.
AI can help educators address variability in student learning.
AI supports powerful forms of adaptivity.
AI increases existing risks and introduces news risks yet to be considered.
1. Emphasize Humans-in-the-Loop.
2. Align AI Models to a Shared Vision for Education.
3. Design AI Using Modern Learning Principles.
4. Prioritize Strengthening Trust.
5. Inform and Involve Educators.
6. Focus R&D on Addressing Context and Enhancing Trust and Safety.
7. Develop Education-specific Guidelines and Guardrails.
On Day 1, it is highly recommended to follow these steps to ensure a your students are aware of your position in using/not using AI generative content in your course:
Set Expectations:
Critical Media Literacy:
Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity:
Ethical Use of GPT Generated Content:
Syllabus Expectations:
Build Relationships/trust with Students: