After considering your values, student needs, and the course context, you may decide to prohibit AI in your course completely. There are valid reasons for doing so, including fostering students' intellectual development, encouraging independent and novel thought, helping students develop their voice, and supporting critical thinking skills without relying on AI. 

Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to ensure zero use of AI unless all assignments are done in-class, a strategy that presents its own inclusivity challenges. Monitoring AI use can feel daunting and shift an instructor's focus from instruction to monitoring. To gain student support for your AI policy, we encourage you to discuss your reasons for prohibiting AI, framing it as a decision rooted in concern for their learning. 

Below are additional recommendations if you choose to prohibit AI:

• Clearly communicate your AI policies. Share your policy in multiple places—starting with the syllabus, but also in assignment instructions and in class conversations. Be explicit about what tools are and aren’t permitted, as students may not distinguish between tools that are often allowed (e.g., Grammarly) and those that aren't. Explain the reasoning behind your decision and how it aligns with the course learning goals. Consider also teaching about the limitations of AI within your field to further illustrate your caution behind it. See examples of faculty's AI statements on the Sheridan Center website.
• Teach AI Plagiarism. Since AI-generated content differs from traditional forms of plagiarism, students may be unsure about what constitutes a breach of academic integrity. Consider teaching students about plagiarism in this new context or providing resources to students to educate them (see, for instance, the APA's How to Cite ChatGPT guidance). You might provide examples of uses that do and do not violate your AI policy.
• Provide Alternative Scaffolding: To encourage original work and reduce reliance on AI, instructors can support student success by providing clear, detailed assignments guidelines, access to support resources, and scaffolded assignments that include opportunities for feedback.