Ethical and Effective Use of AI in AP Capstone Courses

This video tutorial covers the ethical and effective use of AI in College Board AP Capstone courses. It outlines the College Board's policy on AI, emphasizing that AI should support, not replace, student learning. The video introduces three strategies for using AI: developing research questions, selecting sources, and peer review. It also provides a cautionary note on AI's limitations, encouraging students to use AI as a tool rather than a crutch.

What is the primary purpose of using generative AI tools in AP Capstone courses according to the College Board?

• To replace student learning

• To support student learning

• To automate all research tasks

• To generate final reports

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable use of generative AI tools as per the College Board's policy?

• Exploring potential topics

• Performing primary analysis

• Initial searches for sources

• Checking grammar and tone

Which AI tool is suggested for developing research questions?

• ChatPDF

• ChatGPT

• Google Scholar

• Microsoft Word

What is a key characteristic of an effective research question?

• It is very broad

• It is specific and significant

• It is copied from AI

• It is unrelated to the topic

What is the role of ChatPDF in the research process?

• To replace reading primary sources

• To provide summaries of sources

• To generate research questions

• To write the entire research paper

Why is it important to read primary sources even when using AI tools?

• AI tools can summarize everything

• AI tools can replace primary sources

• Primary sources provide firsthand information

• AI tools are always accurate

What should you do if the feedback from ChatGPT does not make sense?

• Assume it is correct

• Use it without changes

• Check the feedback against reliable sources

• Ignore it completely

What is a potential limitation of using ChatGPT for peer review?

• It only focuses on grammar

• It replaces the need for a professor's review

• It may not always provide accurate feedback

• It provides too much feedback

What is the benefit of using ChatPDF before reading a source in detail?

• It writes the entire paper for you

• It helps you decide if the source is relevant

• It provides a detailed analysis

• It replaces the need to read the source

What is the main caution when using generative AI tools according to the video?

• They are too expensive

• They are always accurate

• They can make mistakes

• They replace human judgment