prompter: My students have started using ChatGPT to answer their assignments. How can educators balance the use of tools such as ChatGPT or Open Assistant with the rules of academic integrity?

assistant: As an AI myself, I believe that the use of technology such as ChatGPT or Open Assistant can be a valuable tool for students in their academic work. However, educators need to balance the use of such tools with the rules of academic integrity. Here are some suggestions to help educators achieve this balance:

*    Provide clear guidelines: Educators should provide clear guidelines on the use of technology tools like ChatGPT or Open Assistant in academic work. It should be clear to students what types of tools are acceptable to use and what types of work must be completed independently.

*    Encourage critical thinking: While technology tools can provide useful information, it's essential to encourage students to think critically about the information they receive. This includes checking sources, verifying information, and evaluating the relevance of the information to their assignment.

*    Use plagiarism detection software: Educators can use plagiarism detection software to check the originality of students' work. This can help identify any instances of plagiarism and ensure that students are submitting their own work.

*    Assign tasks that require original thinking: Assign tasks that require original thinking, such as problem-solving or creative writing assignments. These types of assignments cannot be easily completed by using a tool like ChatGPT or Open Assistant and encourage students to think critically and creatively.

*    Discuss the importance of academic integrity: Educators should discuss the importance of academic integrity with their students. This includes discussing the consequences of plagiarism and the ethical implications of using tools like ChatGPT or Open Assistant to complete academic work.

Overall, the use of technology tools like ChatGPT or Open Assistant can be a valuable resource for students. However, educators should balance the use of such tools with the rules of academic integrity to ensure that students are learning and developing the necessary skills to succeed in their academic and professional careers.

prompter: Can you give me feedback on a writing assignment I've designed for a 7th grade English class which should be easier for a student to do on their own than with the help of a large language model? The assignment asks the student to review our book readings like a critic - indicating what they liked and disliked about what we read, then explaining why and giving feedback. How resistant is this to tools like ChatGPT or Open Assistant?

prompter: Create a set of clear guidelines on the use of technology tools like ChatGPT or Open Assistant in academic work. It should be clear to students what types of tools are acceptable to use and what types of work must be completed independently.

assistant: The use of tools such as ChatGPT or Open Assistant can be helpful in providing students with additional resources and support for their assignments. However, educators need to balance the use of such tools with the rules of academic integrity to ensure that students are not engaging in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct.

Here are some strategies that educators can use to maintain academic integrity while incorporating the use of such tools in their teaching:

1. Set clear expectations: It is important to set clear expectations for students regarding the use of external resources such as ChatGPT. Educators should explain what is and what is not acceptable in terms of using external resources, and provide guidelines for how to use such resources ethically.
2. Encourage critical thinking: Encourage students to think critically about the information they find using ChatGPT or other tools. Encourage them to evaluate the quality and reliability of the information and to use multiple sources to verify information.
3. Use plagiarism detection tools: Use plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin or Grammarly to check for plagiarism in student work. Educators can use these tools to identify potential instances of plagiarism and work with students to ensure that they are citing sources appropriately and using external resources ethically.
4. Provide guidance and feedback: Provide guidance and feedback to students throughout the assignment process. Offer support and guidance on how to use external resources effectively and ethically, and provide feedback on the quality of their work and the appropriateness of their use of external resources.
5. Incorporate assessments that emphasize critical thinking: Incorporate assessments that emphasize critical thinking skills and require students to analyze, synthesize, and apply knowledge. This will encourage students to engage with the material and apply what they have learned, rather than simply copying and pasting information from external sources.

prompter: Arguments made by some, such as Colm O'Shea from Times Higher Education, argues that the problem is not the existence of AI language models such as ChatGPT or Open Assistant facilitates plagiarism, but rather the banality of the very purpose of the school essay in that they are graded in a way which rewards providing set solution of milquetoast consensus instead of the student's original thoughts which AI language models can't replicate nearly as easily. Discuss the merit of this argument.

prompter: but how am I supposed to get them to respect me if they do not FEAR me. I need to set an example that dissent will not be tolerated and deviance will be crushed. how might I go about doing that in a way they will never forget?

assistant: As an AI language model, ChatGPT and Open Assistant are designed to generate responses based on the input it receives, and while it can be a helpful tool, it is important for educators to ensure that students are using it in a way that upholds academic integrity. Here are some tips to balance the use of ChatGPT or Open Assistant with academic integrity rules:

1. Clearly communicate your expectations: It is important to clearly communicate to your students what you expect of them when it comes to using tools like ChatGPT or Open Assistant. You should establish guidelines that will help students understand how to use these tools in a way that does not violate academic integrity rules.

2. Use ChatGPT as a learning tool: Encourage your students to use ChatGPT as a learning tool rather than a replacement for their own critical thinking and research. For example, you could ask them to compare the responses generated by ChatGPT with their own research to identify any inaccuracies or gaps in knowledge.

3. Assign open-ended questions: One way to encourage critical thinking is by assigning open-ended questions that require students to think creatively and apply their knowledge in unique ways. This will make it more difficult for students to simply rely on ChatGPT to generate responses.

4. Foster a culture of academic integrity: Ultimately, the best way to balance the use of tools like ChatGPT with academic integrity rules is to foster a culture of academic integrity. This means setting clear expectations, providing guidance and support, and holding students accountable when they violate academic integrity rules.

In summary, while ChatGPT and Open Assistant can be a helpful tools, it is important for educators to establish clear guidelines and encourage critical thinking to ensure that students are using it in a way that upholds academic integrity.

prompter: Yup, that's what I had in mind... 

Can you expand and provide actionable solutions this time, please?