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As generative AI tools like ChatGpt become more widely used, Canadian universities are taking a bold and constructive approach to maintain academic standards, focusing on adaptation rather than bans.
All across campus, educators face new challenges. Some students report uncertainty about AI use, while others are worried that they are unintentionally misrepresenting AI-generating work as their own. However, instead of formulating bans and strengthening surveillance, many institutions have embraced AI as a catalyst for positive change, course redesign and evaluation, to promote deeper learning and trust.
Rather than viewing AI as an enemy, universities recognize its potential as teacher support. Frameworks like the AI rating scale enhance instructors protect academic integrity while setting clear, level-friendly guidelines and adopting generative AI tools for brainstorming and research.
Katie Tamcept, vice president of academics at the University of Alberta Student Union, spoke with CFWE and shared how to carefully find out how AI is used in schools.
Tamsept talks about ethical concerns and how safety is important before making a bigger leap.
Tamsept spoke about how she has hope for the future, but she talked about options to explore how it works, and how difficult it is due to exponential growth.
