The Be SMART with AI Framework Helping Students Make Better Choices

Presenter: Nikki Buyna
“Can I use AI for this?” is a question many of us hear daily, yet clear answers are still hard to find. In this session, a department director shares how her English faculty moved past AI bans and vague policies by developing the Be S.M.A.R.T. with AI framework. You’ll see how this model is reflected in assignment language, shared expectations, and “The Student Guide to AI” course learning module that helps students think through ethical use, effective prompting, creative thinking, and responsible decision-making. Leave with ideas you can adapt to bring transparency and consistency to AI use in your own teaching.