About This Level
Level 1 assignments are designed to be completed without the use of generative AI tools. These are ideal for assignments that center personal voice, lived experience, or foundational skill-building. Use these when your priority is student thinking, transparency, and cognitive ownership.
Prioritizes cognitive ownership
Students develop their own thinking process
Centers student voice
Authentic expression and personal perspective
Excludes generative AI tools
Clear boundaries for technology use
When to Use These Assignments
First-Year Courses
Builds foundational skills and confidence in new students
Reflection-Heavy Work
Encourages authentic voice and personal expression
Personal Learning
Subjects that benefit from individual perspective and analysis
Process Documentation
Projects that benefit from process-based scaffolding
Design Tips for No-AI Assignments
Use Reflection Logs
Document thinking process and learning journey
Assign Personal Stories
Connect learning to authentic experiences
Use Draft Checkpoints
Break assignments into development stages
Define "No AI" Clearly
Set explicit expectations and boundaries
Explore the Level 1 Assignment Toolkit
Ready-to-use assignments and templates designed specifically for Level 1 (No AI) contexts. Download the complete toolkit to access all resources in one document.
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A resource providing over 200 ready-to-use feedback statements categorized by AI usage level and feedback type.
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A worksheet for students to track and document their use of AI tools during an assignment, promoting transparency and ethical engagement.
Adapting These Assignments
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Add Reflection Prompts
Pair the Reflection Prompt Library with any existing assignment to deepen student engagement and metacognition.
Clarify Expectations
Use AI Use Logs to help students understand boundaries and document their technology choices throughout the process.
Support Process Thinking
Add Guided Reflection Worksheets to scaffold student thinking and make their learning process visible.
Pedagogical Rationale
- Fosters academic integrity, transparency, and learning equity
- Builds foundational skills that require individual practice
- Develops authentic voice and personal expression
- Creates a baseline for comparison with AI-assisted work
By clearly defining "no AI" contexts, instructors create spaces for students to develop their own thinking while still acknowledging the role of AI in other learning contexts.