AI and learning for students

Generative AI and cheating

Initially, it's essential that you as a student understand that academic dishonesty, or simply put, cheating, can have significant consequences for you. It's your responsibility to be aware of the rules and what is considered cheating. Sometimes, it might be tricky to determine what counts as cheating and what doesn’t. Gaining knowledge about this and developing a sense of what's called academic honesty is a vital part of your studies. You should always be able to stand by what you write or say, ensuring that you genuinely understand and know what you claim to know, for instance, in an exam or a submitted assignment. Read more about cheating and academic integrity below.

Introduction to generative AI and academic honesty

Generative artificial intelligence is about much more than just the topic of cheating. Here, you'll get a basic introduction to generative AI and how you, as a student, should approach its use. To start with, AI tools can be an excellent resource for students. However, you need to realize that you're always responsible for your own learning. An AI tool can't learn things on your behalf. The skills and knowledge you acquire during your education must be something you can demonstrate and utilize in your future profession and studying at a university should also develop you as a person. While an AI tool can aid in the learning process, it can never replace your own understanding and skills. Academic honesty is an essential concept to be familiar with. If you haven't encountered this term before, you can read more about it below. As a student, you also need to understand how AI tools work and when and how it's permissible to use them in the relevant course.

If you have questions about using generative AI in the courses you're taking or during examinations, you should primarily consult your course instructor.

Advice in short concering the use of AI in one's studies

• You need to be aware of whether and how your instructors allow the use of generative AI in the current course and during exams. If the teacher hasn't specified that AI use is permitted, you must assume that it's not allowed in your production of materials or exams. It's better to ask your instructor than to make assumptions.

• You need to understand the opportunities and limitations of generative AI tools when it comes to learning. While they can be a great aid in your studies, you should also recognize that it's up to you to acquire the knowledge from the course.

• You should always be able to explain and account for how you've utilized generative AI tools. Save your prompts and account for them if necessary. 

• You must be familiar with the rules concerning cheating and plagiarism and the consequences that may arise from such actions. Learn about your rights and obligations and the consequences of cheating.

 Your rights and obligations as a student