Defining AI Standards for World Language Classroom Use

• Brief Description of Resource (3-5 short sentences)

This resource is meant to be used by faculty/instructors as they craft their syllabi to include a statement about AI use in their classroom. The example provided can be used for a class as a whole, or it can be used for individual assignments and edited on a case-by-case basis. The purpose of this resource is to incorporate open discussions about ethical and permissible AI use in the classroom and to establish clear expectations and guidelines.

• Instructions for Use/Implementation

Read the table provided as an example, then use the template to create your own guidelines for assignments or for your class as a whole.  The green section symbolizes a green light, meaning students can use AI tools.  Yellow means “Slow down,” and encourages students to check with their advisor before using AI tools. Lastly, red signals that AI tools are not allowed.  

• AI Tool Used

N/A

• Prep Time Needed

Prep time needed will depend on whether the template is being used for individual assignments (5-15 minutes) or for an entire class (15-45 minutes).  

• Classroom Time Needed

Classroom time needed will also depend on whether the table is used as part of a course syllabus, and therefore explained and discussed on the first day of class or whether the table will be used for each assignment.  If the table is used for a class as a whole, allow for 10-15 minutes to explain the table, and for 10-15 minutes of discussion with your students.  If the table will be used for individual assignments, you might need the initial 10-30 minutes, and then 5-10 minutes for each subsequent time you are using the table.

• Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be encouraged to critically think about and discuss their use of AI technologies in their assignments.

• Assessment Considerations

This tool is not meant to assess students, but rather to provide them with clear guidelines on when to use or stay away from AI tools.

• Recommended Course Size

This tool can be used in classrooms of any size.

• Recommended Discipline(s)

The examples provided are specific to a world language class, but it can be edited for any discipline. 

• Student Role(s)

Students will have clear guidelines of when to use or stay away from AI technologies in the course, and they will be encouraged to engage in open discussions about when AI can be helpful and when it can hinder their learning or experience in the class.

• Instructor Role

Instructors will explain why certain AI tools can or cannot be used in their classroom/assignments and encourage open discussion with students. This tool is also intended to serve as a reflection for the role of AI in your specific courses.

 

Table: Can I use AI in this class/on this assignment? (Example: CU Boulder French class)

 

Green light: Go for it! Okay to use AI	Vocabulary building Practice for oral exams Asking quick grammar questions Generating sample texts to read Generating fill in the blank grammar practice exercises  Generate images themed for the unit to describe Checking spelling Other:
Yellow light: Slow down! These uses might be considered plagiarism. Check with instructor before using AI	Editing existing paragraphs for grammar errors Asking for feedback on grammar before submitting an assignment Other:
Red light; Stop! These uses are considered plagiarism. Not okay to use AI	Drafting compositions Writing full statements for oral exams or presentations Automatic translation of entire texts Paraphrasing reading assignments Other:

 

Template for syllabus use:

Green light: Go for it! Okay to use AI	Assignment #1 Assignment #5 Other:
Yellow light: Slow down! These uses might be considered plagiarism. Check with instructor before using AI	Assignment #2 Other:
Red light; Stop! These uses are considered plagiarism. Not okay to use AI	Assignment #3 Assignment #4 Other: