In GENY0002, an Academic Skills course at the University of New South Wales, students are taught responsible and ethical use of AI for writing and research. The curriculum includes open discussions on AI literacy, critical thinking, and ethical implications of AI. As part of promoting accountability, students submit an “AI Acknowledgment Form” with assignments detailing any AI tools used. Additionally, students complete a unique Learning Portfolio that documents their individual learning process and AI usage throughout the course. This presentation discusses findings from analysis of the Acknowledgment Forms and Learning Portfolios. The analysis explores how these elements of the course curriculum can encourage autonomous learning, academic integrity, and critical self-reflection on AI usage. Furthermore, the Learning Portfolios provide valuable insight into the unique learning journeys of each student and the varying effectiveness of AI writing tools in an educational context.
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