Building Trust Through Transparent AI Communication

Facilitator: Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning and Technology, CTSI 
As AI tools become part of everyday practices, clear communication about responsible AI use in your course becomes an important consideration. Grounded in the University of Toronto AI Task Force’s principles (https://ai.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-ai-task-force/report/), this session takes a pedagogy-driven approach to articulating AI expectations that build trust and transparency between instructors and students. 
In this session, you will explore how to: 
• Develop syllabus statements and assignment instructions that clearly communicate when, why, and how AI can (or cannot) be used 
• Align AI policies with your learning objectives while acknowledging the realities students face 
• Navigate common questions and challenging conversations about AI use in your classroom 
• Create frameworks for ongoing dialogue rather than one-time policy statements 
This session provides practical strategies for communicating AI expectations in ways that support student learning. Whether you are developing your AI communication approach or refining existing strategies, we will explore how transparent communication about GenAI serves both pedagogical goals and student development, helping learners build critical judgment about appropriate resource use.