Ask… and Tell: Acknowledgement of AI Use in Course Syllabi

Abstract

This article outlines the strategy I have utilized in beginning to integrate Artificial Intelligence into my undergraduate courses. I have taken the approach of first and foremost naming it. I communicate an awareness of AI to make it clear that I know that AI exists and how it can be used, and misused. I also acknowledge that I do not know everything about it at this juncture, and I invite my students to embark on the journey of discovery with me, holding true to one of the core mission values of our university: faculty and students supporting each other in lifelong learning. Finally, I name the rules of engagement, indicating when it is acceptable to use AI and when it is not. I am also able to remind students that any time they consult outside sources for their writing they must cite those sources appropriately, even if that source is AI, turning this into a pedagogical experience on multiple levels.