MinerAlert
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What AI technologies are permitted for use in my course(s)?
UTEP has an institutional license for Microsoft CoPilot that is available to all faculty, staff, and students. However, there are no restrictions on the types of AI technologies that you can incorporate into your course(s). When employing AI technologies for teaching and learning, please be mindful that some AI tools have a financial cost associated with them and so may be inaccessible to your students. If you have concerns about data or information privacy, we strongly encourage you to contact Information Security.
Do I need to obtain approval to use AI in my course(s) from my department/division head or other administrator at UTEP?
There is no University-wide requirement to obtain such approval, though specific units may have rules about standardization of certain courses or curricula. While we encourage open discussion about AI use in teaching and learning contexts, approval is not explicitly required from any party.
Can I use software to screen student work for AI plagiarism?
UTEP does not have an institutional license for AI detection software. More importantly, research suggests that AI detection software can produce many false positives, labeling individuals as plagiarists when that is not actually the case.
What should I do if I suspect the inappropriate use of AI on assignments?
Please submit a report to the UTEP Office of Community Standards, just as you would for any other case where academic dishonesty is suspected.
Where can I learn more about incorporating AI literacy into curriculum and course design?
While there are now innumerable online resources available regarding the instructional use of AI technologies, we encourage you to:
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