Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines
Purpose
Aquinas College embraces the use of technology in education to complement learning in all subject areas Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms such as ChatGPT that can be used to create new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos AI is an evolving technology, and Aquinas recognises that it has the potential to enrich learning experiences for students However, the use of AI in the context of learning must have guidelines to ensure that it is used responsibly, ethically and in line with the College values
Our college is committed to using AI in an ethical, transparent, and responsible manner, reflective of our mission to provide a high-quality education that prepares our students for success in the 21st century
This guideline provides a framework for the responsible use of generative AI applications within the school community
Scope
This guideline applies to all members of our school community, including students, teachers, administrative staff, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders who may use AI in the school environment
Responsibilities
The following people are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of this guideline:
School leadership: responsible for providing professional development, resources, guidance, and support for the implementation of the guidelines
Teachers: responsible for implementing the guidelines in their classrooms, including educating their students on the ethical and responsible use of AI.
Administrative staff: responsible for ensuring AI technologies are used in compliance with the guidelines, including data privacy and security
Students: responsible for using AI technologies ethically and responsibly.
Parents/guardians: responsible for supporting their child’s appropriate, ethical, and responsible use of AI
Data Privacy and Security
Existing school policies and State and Federal laws regarding privacy and security must be adhered to when using AI=
No personal, identifying, or sensitive information should be entered into any AI tool. For example,
teachers should not include student names when using AI to assist with writing report comments, giving feedback, or creating individualised education plans (IEPs). students should de-identify any material used in generative AI prompts, ie, remove anything that can identify a member of the college community or Aquinas College itself
The college community must know the terms and conditions of any AI app or service regarding how data is stored, shared, and used
Identifying information could be used to create deep fakes or malicious content, which may be reportable to the eSafety Commissioner or police.
NOTE: Parent companies for many generative AI apps are based in the United States, therefore US law concerning privacy and security prevails.
Ethical Considerations
Due to the way large language models work, generative AI-produced works may contain harmful or discriminatory content
All generative AI tools should never be used complacently or in ways that reinforce negative stereotypes or discrimination
Aquinas College acknowledges the bias and potential for discriminatory output inherent in AI tools and will educate staff and students on the risks associated with their use
Staff and students should verify the accuracy and credibility of AI-generated material before it is used in any teaching and learning situation.
Traditional research tools (library search, academic databases etc) should be favoured where a high level of accuracy is required
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is anchored in trust, honesty, respect and fairness for staff and students
The key principles to upholding academic integrity are transparency and authenticity Aquinas College requires all stakeholders to be open and honest about all sources of information, abiding by the Copyright Act 1968 and the Academic Integrity policy
Our approach to academic integrity and the implication of generative AI is as follows:
Classwork, homework, and assessment tasks should be completed to the best of one’s ability, regardless of whether AI is used.
If any form of AI has contributed to a task, the specific tools must be acknowledged ChatGPT’s Terms and Conditions explicitly state that you may not “represent that output was human generated when it was not”
All sources must be acknowledged whether using traditional research methods (e.g., library search, Google) or generative AI
Assessment
The evolution of generative AI does present a risk to the academic integrity of student work and assessment However, the College does wish to embrace this technology and its opportunities and benefits. Concerning assessment, the following parameters will be adopted:
All investigation-type assessments should include a validation component (eg, selected questions are to be done under test conditions in class) or the application of human values such as creativity and compassion to real-world challenges
Teachers should include clear, written parameters for their students around using generative AI tools in all assessment tasks This should be included on the cover sheet of the assessment task
The following scale is suggested as a framework for discussing the appropriate use of generative AI with students in any given assessment task:
1 NO AI
2
3
4
AI-ASSISTED IDEA GENERATION AND STRUCTURING
AI-ASSISTED EDITING
AI TASK COMPLETION, HUMAN EVALUATION
5 FULL AI
The assessment is completed entirely without AI Assistance This level ensure that students rely slowly on their knowledge, understanding, and skills.
AI must not be used at any point during the assessment
AL can be used in the assessment for the brainstorming, creating structures, and generating idea for improving work
AI must not be used at any point during the assessment.
AI can be used to make improvements to the clarity or qualify of student created work to improve the final output, but no new content can be created using AI
AI must not be used at any point during the assessment.
AI is used to complete certain elements of the task, with students providing discussion or commentary on the AI-generated content This level requires critical engagement with AI generated content and evaluating its output
You will use AI to complete specified tasks in your assessment. Any AI created content must be cited.
AI should be used as a “co-pilot” in order to meet the requirements of the assessment, allowing for a collaborative approach with AI and enhancing creativity.
You may use AI throughout your assessment to support your own work and do not have to specify which content is AI generated.
Any assessment task or stage that does not allow or require generative AI use should be completed in class under supervision
Review and Update of Guidelines
These guidelines will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure Aquinas College remains current with the emerging trends in the use of AI technologies in education