{"id":4069,"date":"2026-02-10T19:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/?page_id=4069"},"modified":"2026-06-12T13:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:40:16","slug":"policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Clear Expectations: Course &amp; Assignment-Level AI Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2412\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/Home-Banner-Example-6-1.png\" alt=\"Teaching Online in the Age of AI\" class=\"wp-image-4345\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/Home-Banner-Example-6-1.png 2412w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/Home-Banner-Example-6-1-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/Home-Banner-Example-6-1-1024x250.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/Home-Banner-Example-6-1-768x188.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/Home-Banner-Example-6-1-1536x376.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/Home-Banner-Example-6-1-2048x501.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2412px) 100vw, 2412px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one lesson institutions have learned quickly, it\u2019s this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambiguity causes more problems than AI ever will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When instructors don\u2019t clearly state expectations around AI use, students fill in the gaps themselves. Some assume AI is completely banned. Others assume it\u2019s completely allowed. Some assume, \u201cIf it wasn\u2019t mentioned, it must be fine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when confusion turns into conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear expectations won\u2019t prevent every issue\u2014but they prevent most of them. And they do something equally important: they protect you. Clear communication creates documentation. Documentation creates consistency. Consistency strengthens academic integrity decisions if concerns arise later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongwhy-expectations-matter-more-than-blanket-rules-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongwhy-expectations-matter-more-than-blanket-rules-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongwhy-expectations-matter-more-than-blanket-rules-strong\"><strong>Why Expectations Matter More Than Blanket Rules<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongwhy-expectations-matter-more-than-blanket-rules-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongwhy-expectations-matter-more-than-blanket-rules-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Most institutions\u2014including ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½\u2014have avoided issuing a single, universal rule about AI use in coursework. That\u2019s intentional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI affects disciplines differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes sense in a programming class may not make sense in a philosophy seminar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What works for a discussion board may undermine a capstone project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because learning outcomes differ across disciplines, AI expectations must remain flexible at the course level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than asking, \u201cIs AI allowed?\u201d the better question is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What role, if any, may AI play in demonstrating learning in this course?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That question centers pedagogy rather than technology. When students understand how AI intersects with the purpose of an assignment, misuse drops dramatically\u2014not because of fear, but because expectations are aligned with learning goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongthe-cost-of-saying-nothing-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongthe-cost-of-saying-nothing-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongthe-cost-of-saying-nothing-strong\"><strong>The Cost of Saying Nothing<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongthe-cost-of-saying-nothing-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongthe-cost-of-saying-nothing-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>It\u2019s understandable to hesitate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The technology is evolving.<br>\u2022 You may still be forming your own stance.<br>\u2022 You don\u2019t want to \u201cinvite\u201d misuse by talking about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These concerns are common. However, silence often creates unintended permission structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When expectations aren\u2019t stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Students rely on social media advice.<br>\u2022 They assume last semester\u2019s policy applies.<br>\u2022 They interpret silence as permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without guidance, students default to what seems efficient or normalized elsewhere. Clear expectations don\u2019t require perfect answers. They require transparency. Even a temporary or evolving policy is stronger than none at all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongstep-1-add-a-simple-course-level-ai-statement-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-1-add-a-simple-course-level-ai-statement-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-1-add-a-simple-course-level-ai-statement-strong\"><strong>Step 1: Add a Simple Course-Level AI Statement<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-1-add-a-simple-course-level-ai-statement-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongstep-1-add-a-simple-course-level-ai-statement-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Many instructors overestimate how complex this needs to be. You do not need a legal document. You need clarity expressed in your own voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three policy models you can adapt immediately. These are intentionally concise so they are readable and usable by students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option A: Limited AI Use (Most Common Approach)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this course, AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) may be used for brainstorming, outlining, or clarifying ideas unless otherwise stated. However, submitted work must reflect your own understanding of the material. AI-generated text may not be submitted as final work. If you use AI in the development of an assignment, you must disclose how it was used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This model works well when instructors want to acknowledge AI as a support tool while preserving responsibility for learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option B: AI Restricted Unless Explicitly Allowed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI tools may not be used in this course unless explicitly permitted in assignment instructions. If AI use is allowed for a specific task, guidelines will be provided. Submitting AI-generated work as your own is a violation of academic integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This model provides strong guardrails while preserving instructor control over specific assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option C: Assignment-Specific Permission Model<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI use in this course varies by assignment. Some tasks may allow limited AI support; others require fully independent work. Always check assignment instructions carefully. When in doubt, ask before submitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach emphasizes student responsibility to read instructions carefully and reinforces assignment-level clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>None of these are \u201cthe right answer.\u201d What matters is that students know where you stand. Ambiguity is what creates problems\u2014not policy differences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongstep-2-add-one-sentence-to-each-major-assignment-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-2-add-one-sentence-to-each-major-assignment-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-2-add-one-sentence-to-each-major-assignment-strong\"><strong>Step 2: Add One Sentence to Each Major Assignment<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-2-add-one-sentence-to-each-major-assignment-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongstep-2-add-one-sentence-to-each-major-assignment-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Students tend to focus most closely on assignment instructions, not syllabi. Even if your syllabus includes an AI statement, assignment-level reinforcement is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding two or three clear sentences directly within assignment instructions dramatically reduces confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a short block like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Limited AI Use Allowed<br>AI tools may be used for brainstorming or outlining ideas. The final submission must be written in your own words and reflect your understanding of course materials. AI-generated text may not be submitted as final work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 No AI Allowed<br>This assignment is designed to assess your independent analysis and writing. AI tools may not be used in completing this task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 AI Required (Intentional Use)<br>For this assignment, you will use a generative AI tool to draft an initial response. You will then critique, revise, and explain your changes. Your grade will be based on your analysis and reflection\u2014not the AI output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two or three sentences eliminate most confusion because they remove interpretation. Students no longer have to guess whether the syllabus policy applies to a specific task.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongstep-3-decide-how-students-should-acknowledge-ai-use-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-3-decide-how-students-should-acknowledge-ai-use-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-3-decide-how-students-should-acknowledge-ai-use-strong\"><strong>Step 3: Decide How Students Should Acknowledge AI Use<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstep-3-decide-how-students-should-acknowledge-ai-use-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongstep-3-decide-how-students-should-acknowledge-ai-use-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>If AI is allowed in any form, transparency should be part of the expectation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might include language such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If AI tools were used in the development of this assignment, include a brief note at the end describing how the tool was used (e.g., brainstorming, outlining, feedback on structure).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This small addition shifts AI from hidden assistance to documented process. When students know they must disclose AI use, misuse declines because secrecy becomes unnecessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongcourse-level-vs-assignment-level-clarity-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongcourse-level-vs-assignment-level-clarity-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongcourse-level-vs-assignment-level-clarity-strong\"><strong>Course-Level vs. Assignment-Level Clarity<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongcourse-level-vs-assignment-level-clarity-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongcourse-level-vs-assignment-level-clarity-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>It helps to think of expectations in layers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Course-level policy \u2192 sets the baseline.<br>\u2022 Assignment-level note \u2192 adds specificity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 AI allowed for brainstorming across the course.<br>\u2022 AI prohibited for exams or reflections.<br>\u2022 AI required for a critical analysis activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This layered approach maintains flexibility while preserving clarity. It also mirrors how instructors already differentiate expectations across assignments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongtalk-about-it-early-not-just-in-the-syllabus-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongtalk-about-it-early-not-just-in-the-syllabus-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongtalk-about-it-early-not-just-in-the-syllabus-strong\"><strong>Talk About It Early (Not Just in the Syllabus)<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongtalk-about-it-early-not-just-in-the-syllabus-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongtalk-about-it-early-not-just-in-the-syllabus-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Policies that are never discussed often feel punitive rather than instructional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A short announcement or video during Week 1 makes a significant difference because it signals openness rather than suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI tools are evolving quickly, and we\u2019ll talk about how they fit into this course. My goal isn\u2019t to police technology\u2014it\u2019s to make sure your learning is visible and authentic. If you\u2019re ever unsure about whether something is allowed, ask first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are far more likely to follow expectations when they feel invited into the conversation rather than monitored.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstronghow-clear-expectations-protect-you-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestronghow-clear-expectations-protect-you-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestronghow-clear-expectations-protect-you-strong\"><strong>How Clear Expectations Protect You<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestronghow-clear-expectations-protect-you-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstronghow-clear-expectations-protect-you-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Clear documentation strengthens your position in multiple ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Strengthens academic integrity cases.<br>\u2022 Reduces misunderstandings.<br>\u2022 Provides a shared reference point if concerns arise.<br>\u2022 Signals professionalism and fairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When expectations are vague, enforcement becomes stressful and subjective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>When expectations are clear, decisions are easier and more defensible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstronga-quick-self-check-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestronga-quick-self-check-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestronga-quick-self-check-strong\"><strong>A Quick Self-Check<\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestronga-quick-self-check-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstronga-quick-self-check-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Before the semester begins, ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Have I clearly stated whether AI is allowed?<br>\u2022 Have I addressed AI in at least one early communication?<br>\u2022 Does each major assignment clarify expectations?<br>\u2022 Would a student reading this know what\u2019s permitted?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the answer is yes, you\u2019ve already reduced most AI-related problems. Clarity alone resolves many issues before they begin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongstrongadditional-sample-language-resources-strong-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongstrongadditional-sample-language-resources-strong-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstrongadditional-sample-language-resources-strong-strong\">  <strong><strong>Additional Sample Language Resources<\/strong><\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstrongadditional-sample-language-resources-strong-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongstrongadditional-sample-language-resources-strong-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>If you&#8217;d like more examples, these institutions provide adaptable models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cornell University \u2013 Sample AI Syllabus Language<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/academicinnovation.cornell.edu\/gen-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GenAI in Teaching and Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Princeton University \u2013 Generative AI &amp; the Classroom<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mcgraw.princeton.edu\/generative-ai-and-our-classrooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Generative AI and Our Classrooms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>University of Minnesota \u2013 Teaching with Generative AI<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/teachingsupport.umn.edu\/teaching-generative-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching with Generative AI<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Harvard University \u2013 Teaching Resources on AI<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvard.edu\/ai\/teaching-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teach with Generative AI<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These resources consistently emphasize clarity, alignment with learning outcomes, and transparent communication rather than rigid enforcement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstrongstrongthe-big-idea-strong-strong\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestrongstrongthe-big-idea-strong-strong\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstrongthe-big-idea-strong-strong\"><strong><strong>The Big Idea<\/strong><\/strong><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestrongstrongthe-big-idea-strong-strong\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstrongstrongthe-big-idea-strong-strong\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Setting clear expectations about AI use isn\u2019t about catching students doing something wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about removing guesswork from learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When students know what\u2019s allowed\u2014and what isn\u2019t\u2014they are far more likely to engage honestly and productively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/ai\/\">Teaching Online in the Age of AI<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/understandingai\/\">Understanding AI in the Teaching &amp; Learning Context<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/policies\/\">Setting Clear Expectations: Course &amp; Assignment-Level AI Policies <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/integrity\/\">Academic Integrity in the Age of AI<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/assessments\/\">Designing Assessments and Activities that Discourage AI Cheating<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/ethical\/\">Responsible, Ethical, and Secure Use of AI<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one lesson institutions have learned quickly, it\u2019s this: Ambiguity causes more problems than AI ever will. When instructors don\u2019t clearly state expectations around AI use, students fill in the gaps themselves. Some assume AI is completely banned. Others assume it\u2019s completely allowed. 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