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Best Practices

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AI Best Practices for Faculty

Empowering ethical, transparent, and student-centered use of AI in teaching and learning

Overview

Artificial Intelligence tools are rapidly transforming education. When used responsibly, AI can enhance teaching practices, provide personalized learning experiences, and help students develop critical thinking skills. This resource guide offers faculty practical strategies for integrating AI tools ethically and effectively, ensuring that technology supports—rather than replaces—the essential human elements of teaching and learning.

Guiding Principles

Student-Centered

Prioritize student learning outcomes and experiences in all AI implementation decisions.

Academic Integrity

Maintain high standards of honesty, fairness, and responsibility in teaching and assessment.

Transparency

Clearly communicate how and when AI is being used in course materials and assessments.

Equity & Inclusion

Ensure AI implementation supports all students and addresses potential biases.

Faculty Autonomy

Respect faculty expertise and decision-making in how AI is integrated into their courses.

Use Cases

Course Design

🧽 Weekly Overviews

Use AI to generate learning outcomes, summaries, or module introductions.

🎯 Learning Objectives

Draft measurable objectives aligned to outcomes with AI assistance.

🏠 Canvas Home Pages

Design welcoming, organized Canvas entry pages using prompts.

🧱 Course Shells

Build draft shells that reflect state and institutional quality standards.

Faculty Toolkits

AI Ethics & Privacy Toolkit

Guidelines for ethical AI use, student data protection, and addressing bias in AI tools.

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Syllabus Statement Toolkit

Customizable language for communicating AI policies and expectations to students.

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AI Assignment Design Toolkit

Templates and strategies for creating AI-enhanced and AI-resistant assignments.

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Academic Integrity Toolkit

Resources for addressing AI use in academic integrity policies and student conversations.

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Student Facing Language Toolkit

Templates for discussing AI with students and teaching responsible AI literacy.

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AI Tools & Support Toolkit

Discover AI tools, tips, and support for teaching and learning. Get help, explore resources, and try custom GPTs—curated by the GRC AI Task Force.

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Download the AI Syllabus Statement Toolkit

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Ethics & Privacy

Privacy Guidelines

  • Never input student names, IDs, or grades into public AI tools
  • Use institution-approved AI tools when working with student data
  • Inform students when AI is being used to generate or evaluate course materials
  • Review AI-generated content for accuracy before sharing with students
  • Avoid requiring students to use AI tools that collect personal data without alternatives

Ethical Considerations

  • Acknowledge AI's limitations, including potential for bias and inaccuracy
  • Ensure AI use supports rather than replaces human connection in teaching
  • Consider equity implications for students with varying access to technology
  • Model critical evaluation of AI outputs for students
  • Avoid using AI in high-stakes assessment without human oversight

Best Practices Checklist

Recommended

  • Be transparent with students about your AI use in course design and delivery
  • Include clear AI policies in your syllabus
  • Design assignments that teach students responsible AI use
  • Review and fact-check all AI-generated content before using
  • Use AI to enhance rather than replace your teaching presence
  • Provide alternatives for students who cannot or choose not to use AI tools

Avoid

  • Using AI-generated content without review or attribution
  • Implementing AI tools without clear pedagogical purpose
  • Relying on AI for high-stakes assessment without human oversight
  • Creating policies that penalize students for AI use without teaching responsible use
  • Inputting sensitive student information into public AI tools
  • Assuming all students have equal access to or comfort with AI tools

Faculty AI Self-Check: Ethical & Effective Use

Transparency & Student Trust

Equity & Inclusion

Pedagogical Integrity

Effectiveness & Efficiency

Privacy & Data Ethics

Academic Integrity & Assessment

Professional Accountability

Reflection

Download the Faculty AI Self-Check

Use this printable version of our self-check to reflect on AI use in your teaching practice.

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Green River College Faculty AI Self-Check Tool

Contact

Green River College AI Task Force

Email: aitaskforce@greenriver.edu

Phone: (253) 555-1234

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