Generative AI in Teaching and Learning

The following guidance and resources are available for University of Guelph faculty, instructors, staff, and teaching assistants as they navigate the impact of Generative AI on teaching and learning.

Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Generative AI in Teaching and Learning

The provisional recommendations outline considerations for instructors for incorporating generative AI in the following areas:

for their own use in course planning and design
in courses for student use, including considerations for designing and grading student assessments that incorporate generative AI

Also see the University of Guelph Statement on Artificial Intelligence Systems, ChatGPT, Academic Integrity.

Memo on the Use of GenAI Detection Tools and Academic Misconduct Related to GenAI

This memo, shared in Fall 2024, outlines the rationale for not authorizing the use of GenAI detection tools for the detection and prosecution of academic misconduct. This memo also includes the following sections to offer additional guidance for instructors regarding detecting and preventing GenAI misuse:

How do GenAI detectors work?
What are some indications of Generative AI-written text?
What should I do if I suspect academic misconduct related to GenAI?
Strategies to encourage appropriate GenAI use

Question Guide for Suspected Academic Misconduct Related to GenAI Misuse

This Question Guide can be adapted by instructors to guide conversations with students about their use of GenAI on a particular assignment or activity. If you suspect that a student may have submitted work in violation of the University's policy on academic misconduct, this Question Guide offers sample questions and a process for talking with a student about their work.

Additional resources and workshops related to designing courses and assessments within the context of Generative AI are available on the Office of Teaching and Learning GenAI website. Contact the Office of Teaching and Learning for consultations about course and assessment design or to request a customized workshop for your College, Department, or School (otl@uoguelph.ca).