Guiding AI Use in Student Assignments:
Practical Examples & Strategies
The following examples are designed to assist instructors in iterating their own assignments to align with desired levels of student AI use and accountability. They are mapped to the AI Assessment Scale (Perkins, et al., 2024) levels and demonstrate the varying degrees to which AI can be constructively integrated into various assignments across different disciplines. By using these examples, instructors can guide student engagement with AI in a way that enhances learning while maintaining academic integrity and ensuring transparent AI usage.
Guiding AI Use in Student Assessments: Level 1
Upholding Academic Integrity: Level 1 of the AI Assessment Scale
Deep Dive: Personal Reflection (Education)
Deep Dive: Mathematical Proof (Mathematics)
Deep Dive: Language Translation (Foreign Languages)
Deep Dive: Reflective Essay (Ethics, 100-level)
Deep Dive: Concept Application (Mathematics, 200-level)
Deep Dive: Literature Analysis (English, 300-level)
Guiding AI Use in Student Assessments: Level 2
Planning with AI: Level 2 of the AI Assessment Scale
Deep Dive: Essay Planning (Philosophy)
Deep Dive: Project Proposal (Environmental Science)
Deep Dive: Presentation Outline (Business Management)
Deep Dive: Research Proposal (Sociology, 300-level)
Deep Dive: Marketing Plan (Business, 200-level)
Deep Dive: Literary Analysis Outline (English Literature, 100-level)
Guiding AI Use in Student Assessments: Level 3
Collaborating with AI: Level 3 of The AI Assessment Scale
Deep Dive: Research Proposal (Psychology)
Deep Dive: Lab Report (Biology)
Deep Dive: Policy Analysis (Political Science)
Deep Dive: Policy Brief (Political Science, 400-level)
Deep Dive: Technical Report (Engineering, 300-level)
Deep Dive: Strategic Plan (Management, Graduate-level)
Guiding AI Use in Student Assessments: Level 4
Directing AI in Assessments: Level 4 of the AI Assessment Scale
Deep Dive: Creative Writing (English Literature)
Deep Dive: Data Analysis Project (Statistics)
Deep Dive: Marketing Campaign Design (Business)
Deep Dive: Financial Analysis (Finance, 400-level)
Deep Dive: Research Paper (Graduate-level, Environmental Science)
Deep Dive: Marketing Campaign (Marketing, 300-level)
Guiding AI Use in Student Assessments: Level 5
Exploring New Frontiers: Level 5 of the AI Assessment Scale
Deep Dive: Literature Review (Sociology)
Deep Dive: Programming Assignment (Computer Science)
Deep Dive: Historical Analysis Essay (History)
Deep Dive: Art and Design Portfolio (Visual Arts, 400-level)
Deep Dive: Innovative Business Model (Entrepreneurship, 300-level)
Deep Dive: Interdisciplinary Project (Graduate-level, Sustainability)
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