AI vs School Work
How to Use AI in School Without Getting in Trouble
(Or Failing Ethically)
A guide for students, parents, and educators navigating the new world of AI in classrooms.
AI is now part of the classroom. But if you don’t know the rules, you’re one ChatGPT reply away from violating your school’s honor code. Here’s what you need to know.
🔐 Why AI Detectors Don’t Work
Biased against non-native English speakers
Can be fooled by paraphrasing
Even vendors say results are probabilistic — not definitive
✅ What You Can Use AI For
Brainstorming, not copy-pasting
Understanding, not outsourcing
Practice problems, flashcards, or quizzes
Translation or grammar help (when disclosed)
Outlining and organizing ideas
🚩 What You Should Avoid
“Humanizer” tools that rewrite AI text to pass detectors
Submitting AI-written work without edits or disclosure
Entering personal info or confidential research into public AI tools
🧠 Best Practices
Ask your instructor first — every class is different
Keep a record of your prompts + outputs
Cite your use of AI, including the tool, date, and purpose
Use AI as a coach, not a crutch
Bottom Line:
AI isn’t cheating — if you use it responsibly. But schools are still figuring this out, and so should you.
