AI Transparency
It is important to be transparent in your use of AI when developing OER. Books developed at Fanshawe will include a general statement in the front matter indicating the AI category used and the level of use.
General Statements
The general book statement will be a combination of the use category and the level of use.
Category
- Assistive (planning, editing, review)
- Generative (drafting text, visuals, assessments)
- Adaptive (translation, localization, accessibility)
- Experimental (AI authorship, AI embedded chats)
Applications of AI in OER Creation
- Ideation/Planning Support (examples: brainstorming, outlines, concept maps, learning outcomes, and research) Assistive
- Drafting/Content Generation (examples: drafting explanations, summaries, and introductions) Generative
- Editorial, Language & Style Assistance (example: spelling and grammar check, tone adjustments and consistency) Assistive
- Pedagogy Design (generating assessments, aligning learning outcomes, generating interactives) Generative
- Quality Assurance/Review: examples checking for consistency, identifying errors, flagging for bias. Assistive
** Please note that any generative AI use must be cited in APA format. See the previous page for examples.
Level
- 0 None – No tools used
- 1 Limited – AI used occasionally or indirectly
- 2 Moderate AI used with clear human control
- 3 extensive – AI central to creation
| Category | 0 – None | 1 – Limited | 2 – Moderate | 3 – Extensive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistive | No AI used | AI used occasionally | AI used regularly | AI used as a primary planning or editorial support tool |
| Generative | All content authored directly by humans | AI-generated small or isolated elements | AI drafted multiple sections that were substantially revised | AI generated a large portion of core content with human oversight |
| Adaptive | No AI-supported adaptation | AI used for minor adaptations | AI used for translation, reading-level changes, or localization | AI used to significantly remix or repurpose the OER for new audiences |
| Experimental | AI is not part of the learning experience | AI used experimentally | AI-influenced learning design or activities | AI is embedded as a core pedagogical or functional feature |
Microsoft. (2026). Copilot [Large language model: Auto]. https://copilot.microsoft.com/ Prompt: Can you create a quick rubric that combines the four categories of use (assistive, generative, adaptive, and experimental) with the use level 0 None, 1 limited, 2 moderate and 3 extensive?
