Redesigning an Online Introductory Biology Course in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Adapting exams and free-response questions to support or limit AI use

Abstract

In response to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by students, I implemented a series of instructional and policy changes in my online asynchronous course to uphold academic integrity and promote student learning. These changes included clarifying academic integrity expectations, developing strategies to identify inappropriate AI use, and redesigning question prompts and assignment formats. I reflect on the implementation of these changes, highlighting both successes and ongoing challenges, including the difficulty of balancing the integration of emerging technologies with the need to ensure that students meet the course’s learning outcomes.