Integrity Engine Slides Academic Integrity Module
Integrity
Engine
Navigating the boundaries of AI, ethics, and your own brain power.
The Core Protocol
Academic integrity means being honest in your schoolwork.
"Your work must represent what you know and what you can do."
Citing your sources properly.
Submitting your own original ideas.
Following test-taking rules.
The AI Trap
What is "AI Mode"?
Using generative AI (like ChatGPT or integrated "AI Modes") to answer test questions, solve problems, or write responses during an assessment.
Verdict:
If you aren't allowed to use a textbook or the internet, you definitely aren't allowed to use AI.
"It's just a tool, right?"
A calculator is a tool for math. AI is a machine that performs the thinking for you. When the goal is to test YOUR thinking, the tool becomes a cheat code.
Common Misconceptions:
"It's not copying if the AI wrote it fresh." (Wrong)
"I changed a few words, so it's mine." (Wrong)
"Everyone else is doing it." (Irrelevant)
The Learning Gap
Why bypassing the struggle hurts you most.
Neural Decay
Your brain only grows when it works hard. AI removes the "workout," leaving your mental muscles weak.
False Feedback
Your teacher thinks you understand a concept you haven't mastered. They can't help you if they don't know you're struggling.
Identity Erosion
When you cheat, you lose confidence in your own ability to succeed. You become dependent on the machine.
Red Light / Green Light
Red Light: Cheating
"I asked AI to write the three paragraphs for my history test response."
Red Light: Cheating
"I used an AI math solver during my algebra quiz because I forgot the formula."
Green Light: Ethical
"While studying, I asked AI to explain Photosynthesis in a simpler way so I could learn it."
Green Light: Ethical
"I asked AI to give me practice questions based on the textbook to help me prep for my test."
The Ripple
Effect
A single moment of "shortcut" can have lasting impacts on your academic career.
Tier 1: Immediate
Grade of 0, disciplinary referral, parent contact.
Tier 2: Institutional
Academic probation, loss of honor society eligibility.
Tier 3: Long-Term
Loss of trust from teachers, transcript notations, and skill gaps in college/career.
Choose Growth.
The AI is a machine. You are a learner. Don't trade your potential for a temporary percentage point.
Question Everything
Own Your Brain
Truth Tracker Worksheet Truth Tracker
Case Study Analysis: AI Ethics
Name:
Date:
Mission: Analyze the following scenarios. For each, decide if the student is using AI ethically (Green Light) or if they are committing academic dishonesty (Red Light). Explain the reasoning behind your verdict.
01
The Essay Skeleton
"Marcus is struggling to start his English essay. He asks an AI to 'Write a detailed outline for an essay about the symbolism of the green light in The Great Gatsby.' He uses the AI's exact structure and main points, then writes the sentences himself based on those points."
Green Light
Red Light
Reasoning:
02
The "AI Mode" Exam
"Elena is taking an online history test. She finds a browser extension called 'AI Study Assistant' that has an 'AI Mode.' During the test, she highlights questions she doesn't know, and the extension provides the answers in a small pop-up window."
Green Light
Red Light
Reasoning:
03
The Tutor Substitute
"Sam is confused by a complex physics formula while doing homework. He pastes the problem into an AI and says: 'Don't give me the answer. Explain the steps I need to take to solve this myself and explain the relationship between mass and force in this context.'"
Green Light
Red Light
Reasoning:
Critical Reflection
1. In Scenario 2, how does Elena's use of "AI Mode" hurt her learning in the long run, even if she gets an 'A' on the test?
2. If a teacher allows "open resource" tests, does that automatically mean AI is allowed? Why or why not?
Honor • Growth • Intellect
Integrity Briefing Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Integrity Briefing
Facilitating the Academic Honesty Lesson
Objectives
Define academic integrity in the context of generative AI.
Identify "AI Mode" as a form of cheating during assessments.
Explain the long-term cognitive costs of academic dishonesty.
Key Terms
Generative AI: AI that creates new content.
Intellectual Growth: Expanding mental capabilities through effort.
False Feedback: Inaccurate data given to teachers through cheating.
Essential Question
"Is getting the right answer more important than the process of finding it?"
1. Direct Instruction (Slides)
01
The Definition: Start by defining integrity as "doing the right thing even when no one is watching." Emphasize that it's about the student's own value as a learner.
02
The "AI Mode" Distinction: Clearly state that unless specified, AI use on tests is cheating. Explain that "AI Mode" often feels like a helpful feature, but it's functionally identical to unauthorized assistance.
2. Case Study Discussion (Truth Tracker)
Discussion Guide for Worksheet
Scenario 1 (Marcus): RED LIGHT.
Structure is part of the work. If the AI provides the outline, Marcus didn't have to organize his own thoughts or determine the logical flow of the argument.
Scenario 2 (Elena): RED LIGHT.
Blatant violation of test rules. Bypasses the assessment of her knowledge entirely and provides unauthorized assistance during a closed-resource exam.
Scenario 3 (Sam): GREEN LIGHT.
Sam is using AI as a tutor. He specifically asked for an explanation of concepts rather than an answer. This promotes learning and retention of the material.
3. Addressing Resistance
Student: "I'll use it in my job anyway."
Response: "Foundation first. You can't use a power drill effectively if you don't know how structures are built."
Student: "It's just one test."
Response: "Integrity isn't a switch; it's a reputation you build with yourself through consistent honest choices."
Ethics Check Exit Ticket Ethics Check
Exit Ticket • Module 1
Name:
1. Why is using "AI Mode" on a test considered academic dishonesty?
2. Which of these is the most significant consequence of cheating with AI?
Getting a grade of zero
Missing out on learning
Losing teacher trust
Falling behind later
3. Write one ethical way you can use AI to improve your learning.
Ethics Check
Exit Ticket • Module 1
Name:
1. Why is using "AI Mode" on a test considered academic dishonesty?
2. Which of these is the most significant consequence of cheating with AI?
Getting a grade of zero
Missing out on learning
Losing teacher trust
Falling behind later
3. Write one ethical way you can use AI to improve your learning.
