Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In accordance with Lenoir City Board of Education Policy 4.214: Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs, iLearn supports the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a learning tool. Students may use district-approved AI tools for instructional purposes when permitted by their teacher and in accordance with assignment expectations.

Students are expected to:

• Use AI only when authorized by the teacher.
• Verify the accuracy of AI-generated information.
• Take responsibility for all work submitted in their name.
• Understand the difference between using AI as a learning support and using AI in a way that violates academic integrity expectations.

Using AI to complete assignments or assessments in a manner that misrepresents a student's own learning is considered a violation of academic integrity and may result in disciplinary or academic consequences consistent with district policy and the iLearn Student Progress & Support Plan.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is essential to the success of every student and to the integrity of the iLearn Institute. Students are expected to complete and submit work that reflects their own understanding, effort, and abilities.

Because virtual learning provides access to a variety of online resources, students must use technology responsibly and ethically. Unless specifically permitted by the teacher, students may not use outside resources to complete assignments or assessments in ways that misrepresent their own learning.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying another student's work or allowing another student to copy yours.
• Submitting work created by another person as your own.
• Using artificial intelligence (AI), online answer sites, calculators, translators, or other digital tools in ways that are not authorized by the teacher or are inconsistent with assignment expectations.
• Using answer-generating websites, applications, artificial intelligence tools, or other digital resources (such as PhotoMath, Mathway, Google Lens, or similar tools) in ways that are not authorized by the teacher.
• Plagiarizing written work by copying or paraphrasing without appropriate credit.
• Receiving unauthorized assistance during quizzes, tests, or exams.
• Sharing assessment questions or answers with others.
• Having another individual complete coursework or assessments on your behalf.
• Any other act that misrepresents a student's own knowledge or academic performance.

Academic Integrity Process

When academic dishonesty is suspected, the teacher will investigate the concern and communicate with the student and family as appropriate.

Consequences may include:

• Requiring the assignment or assessment to be redone.
• A reduced or failing grade on the assignment.
• Loss of credit for the assignment or assessment.
• Parent or guardian conference.
• Referral to school administration.

Additional disciplinary or academic consequences consistent with Lenoir City Schools policies and the iLearn Student Progress & Support Plan.

Repeated or significant violations of academic integrity may result in additional disciplinary action and may impact a student's continued success in the iLearn program.