This checklist helps students use AI responsibly by prompting reflection before using AI, critical thinking while using it, and careful review, citation, and accountability after their work is complete.
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Student AI Checklist: Before, During, and After Using AI
Use this checklist to guide responsible, ethical, and effective use of AI tools at school.
Before You Use AI
Ask yourself:
☐ Has my teacher allowed or required the use of AI for this task?
☐ Is AI helping me learn or doing the work for me?
☐ Is AI the right tool for this task, or would another resource be better?
When You Use AI
Remember:
☐ Human-initiated, human-led: Start with your own thinking and ideas.
☐ Use AI to support brainstorming, understanding or feedback, not to replace your work.
☐ Write clear prompts and read AI output carefully.
☐ Question accuracy, bias and missing perspectives.
☐ Never enter personal or identifiable information into AI tools.
After You Use AI
Before submitting your work:
☐ Review, edit and revise the output in your own voice.
☐ Verify facts using reliable sources. AI can make mistakes.
☐ Ask yourself: Does this show my learning and understanding?
☐ Be honest and transparent about how AI was used.
☐ Cite AI use when required by your teacher.
Always Remember
☐ You are responsible for everything you submit—even if AI helped you.
☐ Use only board-approved AI tools.
☐ Follow your teacher’s instructions and expectations.
☐ Protect your privacy and respect the privacy of others.