Summary

This page describes the guidelines designed to provide both students and educators with a common foundation for the responsible use of generative AI in education. This manifesto underlines the importance of ethical principles, transparency, and accountability in integrating AI technologies into the learning process. By following these guidelines, we ensure that AI is used in a safe, fair and effective way to promote education and to support the educational mission of Fontys ICT.

PLEASE NOTE: This policy has not yet been finalized!

1. Use: AI is used responsibly for all purposes and this is encouraged in education.
2. Accountability: The responsible use of AI requires clear communication about resources and processes to ensure the integrity of learning.
3. Validation: Students review and validate the results of AI.
4. Process: Students use AI as input for their learning. The focus is not on the product, but on creating and substantiating solutions.
5. Concept: Programming and coding focus on conceptual understanding, in order to create an optimal solution with AI.
6. Face-to-Face: To guarantee authenticity and meaning, conversations between teacher and student take place in person.
7. Competency: All students and teachers are and will remain AI-skilled.