From the Deputies

We have recently brought into discussion at the Academic Leadership Team and Digital Technology Team meetings the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in our academic programs. Below is an excerpt from our framework, devised and endorsed by our teachers, for use in classrooms for your information.  If you have any queries about this, they may be directed to Liana Angove, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning at angove.liana@mazenod.wa.edu.au.

Generative Artificial Intelligence at Mazenod College

We are committed to Generative AI being applied in an ethical manner at Mazenod College in learning and assessment.

What is Generative AI? 

At Mazenod College we acknowledge that AI technologies have the potential to significantly enhance student learning and engagement.  We recognise the priority to protect student privacy and ensuring the ethical use of these technologies.

‘Generative AI is a type of computer-based model that can generate new content, such as text, images, audio, and video. It utilises machine learning, a process in which it is trained to recognise complex patterns in large data sets, producing outputs that can closely resemble human-generated content, without further explicit programming.’  (Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools – Commonwealth of Australia, 2023)

Generative AI in Learning

Generative AI may be used as a tool for learning processes in our classrooms in research, writing, production and language assistance.

We acknowledge the potential benefits of using AI and in so doing recognise the importance of protecting student privacy and integrity in work completion.

AI technologies have the potential to support differentiated learning and help teachers identify areas where they can offer accessible resources for all students. They can also support research and writing activities and provide opportunities for students to develop skills related to critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy.

Generative AI in Assessment

In terms of Assessment, we are committed to applying the following four points.

1. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy and validity of information generated by AI tools, including ChatGPT, with other sources.
2. Students must reference using teacher-approved citation structures for Generative AI such as APA 7th, Harvard etc. The method of referencing is specific to each Learning Area.
3. Plagiarism, including the submission of work that is not original, will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate consequences as outlined in the Assessment Policy.
4. The extent to which Generative AI may be used in an assessment task, will fall within five levels and assessment task sheets will include the required extent for each task.

Liana Angove

Deputy Principal (Teaching and Learning)