AI Use Policy For Students (OpenEd Academy)

What this affects:

This policy applies to BYU IS through OpenEd, OnFire Learning through OpenEd, Edgenuity, and Edmentum courses.

At OpenEd, we value learning, curiosity, and integrity.

Technology—including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, or image generators—can support your learning, but must be used responsibly.

1. Purpose of AI Use

AI may be used to support learning, not replace it.

You may use AI to:

Get help understanding a concept or topic.
Check grammar, spelling, or sentence structure.
Brainstorm ideas or organize your thoughts.

2. Not Allowed

AI tools must not be used to complete your assignments or assessments for you.

You may not:

Copy and submit AI-generated answers, essays, or projects as your own.
Use AI to take quizzes, tests, or write discussion responses.
Use AI to summarize or rewrite large sections of assigned readings without crediting the source.

3. Academic Honesty

All work you turn in must reflect your own understanding, effort, and voice. If AI is used in a supporting way, you should be ready to explain how you used it or revise the work independently if asked.

Misuse of AI may result in:

A request to redo the assignment,
A reduction in credit, or
A review of your progress toward course credit.

4. Guidance and Support

If you're unsure whether using AI for something is okay, ask your OpenEd instructor before submitting your work.

The goal is to help you learn to use technology ethically and effectively—not to take away valuable learning experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What AI tools can students use to support their learning?

Students can use AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, or image generators to get help understanding concepts, check grammar and spelling, or brainstorm ideas. However, AI should only be used to support learning, not replace it.

What activities are students NOT allowed to use AI for?

Students cannot use AI to copy and submit generated answers, essays, or projects as their own work; take quizzes, tests, or write discussion responses; or summarize/rewrite large sections of assigned readings without crediting the source.

What happens if a student misuses AI tools?

Misuse of AI may result in a request to redo the assignment, a reduction in credit, or a review of the student's progress toward course credit.

How should students handle uncertainty about AI use?

If students are unsure whether using AI for something is okay, they should ask their OpenEd instructor before submitting their work.

What courses does the AI use policy apply to?

This policy applies to BYU IS through OpenEd, OnFire Learning through OpenEd, Edgenuity, and Edmentum courses.