Use of AI in Courses and Student Work

Brittany Iafrate Updated by Brittany Iafrate

eCornell is committed to providing a learning experience that is human-led, academically meaningful, and centered on student growth. AI tools may be thoughtfully incorporated to enhance and support learning, but they are intended to complement—not replace—the interaction, critical thinking, creativity, and original work that are central to the eCornell experience.

AI is not used to determine student grades or independently evaluate student work. Student submissions are reviewed, assessed, and graded by human facilitators, who remain responsible for assessment decisions and final feedback. Student submissions are also not used to train AI systems, and protecting the privacy, integrity, and ownership of student work is an important part of our approach.

Student Use of AI

Students may use AI tools for course-related tasks when permitted by the course or assignment guidelines. Any specific limitations on AI use must be followed.

When AI is permitted, submitted work must remain original and reflect the student's own understanding and analysis. Students should appropriately attribute or disclose their use of AI as required. Using AI to generate work and presenting it as one's own original creation is considered academic dishonesty. Using AI to create false, misleading, or harmful information is also prohibited.

AI in the Learning Experience

Some courses may include AI tools or activities to help students explore course concepts, understand emerging technologies, or consider responsible professional applications. When AI is incorporated, eCornell strives to be transparent about how and why it is being used and to provide appropriate human oversight.

Our goal is to use AI responsibly and inclusively in ways that enhance learning while preserving the meaningful connections between students, peers, and facilitators that are central to the eCornell learning experience.

For additional guidance on appropriate AI use, please review the eCornell Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity.

Where can I find the full AI Policy for eCornell?
You can find that here: eCornell AI Policy page

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