My AI/LLM classroom policies
(The first draft of my AI/LLM policies for my students. I work with High School students in Newark, NJ, teaching college courses for credit. I am an English Professor with 25+ yrs working experience) Professor Berk's Policies in Regards AI/LLM Tools. What is AI? For the purpose of this, my concerns are for two specific applications of AI/LLM technology when it comes to your time in my class. I am unconcerned with the use of spellcheck or grammar check functions you may use in a given word processing program. First: The use of AI/LLM to write or assist in writing an assignment for class via use of generating text based on student prompts is strictly forbidden. Any student found to have done so will have the assignment in question automatically failed, will be given a single warning, and permitted to resubmit their own work in a timely fashion. Should the infraction occur again, you will be expelled from the class. Second: Students are instructed in the strongest possible terms ...