AI can be a useful learning companion. It can also be inaccurate, biased or inappropriate for a task. These habits help keep learning thoughtful and student-led.
AI can invent facts, references and explanations. Check important claims against original sources, course materials or a trusted educator.
Try this: Open the cited source. Does it exist, and does it actually support the claim?
Avoid entering passwords, identification documents, financial details or private information about yourself or others into an AI tool.
Try this: Remove names and identifying details before asking a question about a real situation.
Ask for an explanation, a practice question or feedback on your reasoning. Make space to work through the problem independently.
Try this: Close the tool and explain the concept in your own words.
Institutions and instructors set different rules for AI use. Check what is allowed, acknowledge assistance when required and submit work that represents your own learning.
Try this: Read the assignment policy before using AI, and ask your instructor if anything is unclear.
An answer may reflect bias or leave out relevant experiences. Consider whose perspective is represented and what information might be missing.
Try this: Compare more than one credible source and ask what would change the conclusion.
AI is not a substitute for an educator or a qualified professional. Seek human guidance for consequential decisions or when you cannot verify an answer.
Try this: Bring the original question and your reasoning to a teacher, mentor or appropriate professional.
The goal is stronger understanding, greater independence and the confidence to keep learning.
Bring your skills, ideas or support. Together, we can help make meaningful learning more accessible.
