The Syllabus Standard
Every course syllabus at BYU-Idaho is expected to include a statement regarding the use of generative AI. Clear communication clarifies student expectations, promotes academic integrity, and models the transparency we expect from our students. Whether you allow full use or prohibit it entirely, the standard is to ensure students know exactly where your course stands.
This page contains resources to help faculty set student expectations for how AI will and will not be used in the classroom.
Elder David A. Bednar has cautioned that while technology offers "magnificent blessings," it must not entice us to circumvent the struggle required for deep learning. We use AI judiciously to help students become sound thinkers, skilled collaborators, and effective communicators.
David A. Bednar - Spiritual Foundation
Build Your AI Statement: Syllabus Assistants
There is a BYU-Idaho AI Statement Wizard that will guide you through some thought exercises to help you draft a statement that is in alignment with your expectations, beliefs, and course outcomes. Choose your preferred AI model to run this wizard:
Google Gemini ChatGPT
Google Gemini ChatGPT
AI Activity Frameworks
Use these linear scales to visualize and communicate the range of AI integration in your course or specific assignments, from strict prohibition to active collaboration.
The Stoplight Framework
Level One: RED
Disallow. All work must be human-created.Level Two: YELLOW
Limited Use. Specific tools permitted for defined tasks.Level Three: GREEN
Active Application. Intentional use of AI tools expected.
Learn More About The Stoplight Framework
The AI Assessment Scale
- No AI
Human only creation - AI for Ideas
Brainstorming & outlining - AI for Feedback
Editing & refining work - AI for Content
Co-generation of elements - AI-Led
Full exploration of tool capabilities
Learn More About The AI Assessment Scale by Leon Furze
Extra Help
Additional resources to support faculty and students in using AI responsibly, including citation guides, syllabi examples, and academic integrity strategies.
A framework to share with students to help them declare and reflect on their use of AI. Created by Jonathan Trujillo.
A style guide to share with students to help them cite their use of AI. Created by the BYU-Idaho Writing Lab
A collection of syllabi examples organized by subject from across the globe.
A webinar by author James Lang to help faculty learn more strategies for mitigating problems with academic integrity as they relate to AI.