Hi Sharon,

I have encountered a few instances of AL text and I have found that it generally follows a pattern of overabundance with a lack of specificity. My usual course of action overall for any work is to let the students know at the start of class and periodically throughout, that all sources of information used (including AL generated text), need to be paraphrased, cited and referenced, and that I do check references. If a student submits work without citing and referencing, I request the reference. Several of my weekly announcements include how to cite and reference AL generated text in APA format with a request to attach the output to their DQ responses or assignments. My understanding is that GCU does not currently have a policy against using AL text, but like all sources of information used, the text needs to be paraphrased, cited, and referenced. 

I post a couple of optional participation questions throughout class that are AL output complete with AL's fictitious references. I ask students to evaluate the credibility of the sources along with how well AL has answered my optional participation question. 

I have not yet found a fool-proof AL detector. This is going to be an interesting conversation!

Thanks for posting!

Lucinda 

Lucinda George 

I have students who are using AI for discussion responses.

Is there any method of checking on the use of AI? 

Does GCU have any way to check discussion posts for plagiarism like Lopes Write for discussion responses ? I have had a number of students who paste directly from a source, but I have no tools to verify this.

We need some way to assure students are providing reliable, creative responses to discussions as well as the Halo submitted assignments.

How can we promote integrity if we have no way of students accountable?

Cherri Barker Hi Cherri,

I would copy and paste the discussion into google and search it. It will most likely come up and you can send the student a screen shot that it has been copied.

I think it helps to be very clear up front and send a couple of reminders about citing and usage of AI, if you allow it or not, etc.

Deb

Dear All, 

As of late, I have not encountered this (AI) problem. But I have met students using another student's partial work from Course Hero and other platforms that store students' work for them to share. I reassign those assignments and offer feedback regarding plagiarism. If it continues, I grade it a 0. It usually does not occur after I provide my feedback, but if it did persist. I would report it. 

-Mirta

Mirta Ramirez-Espinola Mirta-I'm with you. I reassign stating plagiarism and give them one chance. After that, if they do it again, I will score it a zero.

Deb

Hi Everyone, 

I have often found AI-generated text (it's very obvious in its dry text-vomiting format). However, I found out from a family member that she will use AI to answer a question, and then she uses another site to paraphrase the AI text. She said she's never been caught and I am thoroughly discouraged that we are losing the battle to this!

-Harpe

Karen Harper 

I am frustrated as well. GCU may need to develop some other means of engaging students other than the discussion board responses. 

It is unfortunate than some students just want the grade rather than the knowledge.   

Cherri Barker, Some of my CATs, are on Padlet. Would that help?

Also, when you say AI, how would you recognize that? I have randomly placed some discussions through the Grammarly plagiarism tool I purchased on my own and have not found any as of yet. I do require all my students to respond in a cohesive paragraph. 

Some of my students previously wanted to respond in bulleted form or some note format. I do not allow that. -Mirta

Mirta Ramirez-Espinola How do you use padlet, I looked at the app but would like to know what you do?

Amelia Sohler I made a free account. I create a question or an activity. Then, on the Padlet, students can post their responses to the question or the activity. Padlet is a more interactive way to post. Thus, students post, I have posted on Padlet, I go to Padlet and make sure they did, then click on the Substantive Post, so they are awarded credit. Padlet is like a bunch of post-its where students can view their peers' posts. 

Once you create the Padlet, I usually reiterate the question or directions for the activity from the DB to the Padlet. Once it is created, you can copy the link, which you place in the DB. Then, studnets can click on that link and create their Padlet entry/post.

I like the wall option, but you can become more creative as you become better at using Padlet. I have a free subscription, but I think you have more options if you do pay for it.

Here is a "HOW TO" video, but there are many. -Mirta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC69Sr-OQik

Amelia Sohler, I just started using FLIPGRID. I like that too. I've received a few participants because they have to make a video (I know it can be time-consuming), but if you have a class where they have to record themselves, they may feel secure enough to share it online. 

I am hoping this encourages more participation. I love seeing their resources and strategies. Some highlight their anchor charts or word walls and how they use techniques to support diverse learners. It boosts their confidence to share their work. Mirta

Note: The videos should be brief; the educators can quickly run through how and why they use resources/tools in the classroom and show us the resources. It's nice to see all their ideas.

It's optional.

MIrta

Mirta Ramirez-Espinola Mirta, I used flipgrid with a course this fall and the students did really well with it. They got better and better as the semester went on. I gave them a choice of using it and about half of them used it. It is such a video generation so, it seems natural for the "traditional students".

Deb

Deb Martinez: My students are online, and I gave it to them as a CAT, Still, I was thinking for the DB to mix it up and say instead of a discussion response, you can respond to a peer with a video response using Flipgrid, especially when the DB asks for examples...I would have to look at the DB weekly to see where I could fit it in as an option. M