Guidance for safe and responsible use of generative AI tools for teaching and learning

Guidance for Safe and Responsible Use of Generative AI Tools for Teaching and Learning:

1. **Understanding the Technology:**

   - Educators should familiarize themselves with the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools. This includes understanding how the technology works, its potential applications, and the ethical considerations involved.

2. **Promote Ethical Use:**

   - Emphasize the importance of using generative AI tools ethically and responsibly. Educators should ensure that students understand the ethical implications of generating content using AI and encourage them to adhere to ethical guidelines.

3. **Critical Thinking and Evaluation:**

   - Teach students critical thinking skills to evaluate the quality and reliability of content generated by AI tools. Encourage them to question and verify information produced by AI, considering factors such as accuracy, bias, and relevance.

4. **Respect Intellectual Property Rights:**

   - Emphasize the importance of respecting intellectual property rights when using generative AI tools. Educate students about copyright laws and plagiarism guidelines, and encourage them to create original content or properly attribute sources when using AI-generated materials.

5. **Privacy and Data Security:**

   - Educators should prioritize the privacy and data security of students when using generative AI tools. Ensure that students understand how their data is collected, stored, and used by AI platforms, and encourage them to use tools that prioritize user privacy and data protection.

6. **Cultivate Creativity and Collaboration:**

   - While AI tools can aid in content creation, emphasize the value of human creativity and collaboration. Encourage students to use AI as a tool to enhance their creativity and productivity, rather than relying solely on AI-generated content.

7. **Monitoring and Supervision:**

   - Provide guidance and supervision when students use generative AI tools, especially younger learners. Educators should monitor students' use of AI tools to ensure that they are using them safely and responsibly.

8. **Continuous Learning and Adaptation:**

   - Stay informed about developments in AI technology and best practices for its use in education. Continuously update teaching strategies and curriculum to integrate AI tools responsibly and effectively into teaching and learning activities.

9. **Open Dialogue and Feedback:**

   - Foster an open dialogue with students about their experiences and concerns regarding the use of AI in education. Encourage students to provide feedback on their experiences using AI tools, and address any questions or issues that arise.

10. **Model Responsible Use:**

    - Lead by example by demonstrating responsible use of AI tools in your own teaching practices. Show students how to use AI tools ethically and responsibly, and highlight the positive impact of using AI to enhance learning outcomes.

Chapter 1 offers ETD’s approach to generative AI tools, limitations of such tools, potential applications for teachers and students.
Quick Guide to ChatGPT for T&L - Google Drive
Chapter 2 offers info on use of generative AI tools for testimonial and remarks writing, tips on writing prompts and additional resources.
Chapter 2 of Quick Guide to ChatGPT for TL (6 Oct).pdf - Google Drive
Chapter 3 of the Quick Guide to Generative AI Tools for Teachers
Chapter 3_Quick Guide to Generative AI Tools for Teachers .pdf - Google Drive