AI Policy
Overview: Why This Matters
AI tools can write HTML and CSS in seconds. That is exactly why you must write it yourself first. WDD 130 is where you build the hands-on foundation by structuring pages using HTML markup, styling with CSS, committing changes with Git, and publishing to GitHub Pages. Without that foundation, you will not be able to evaluate, debug, or direct AI output in more advanced courses or on the job.
Do not use AI to generate HTML or CSS for your assignments.
Violations may result in a 0 on the assignment, a failing grade, or removal from the program. Questions? Ask your instructor on Microsoft Teams.
Use AI as a Tutor, Not a Coder
AI is a great learning tool when used correctly. Use it to understand concepts — then close it and write the code yourself.
Start AI sessions with this prompt:
I am a beginning web development student learning HTML, CSS, Git, and GitHub. Please act as a tutor, not someone completing my assignment. Help me understand concepts, ask guiding questions, and explain errors. Do not write markup or CSS that solves my assignment. If examples help, use a different but similar problem.
Acceptable Use in WDD 130
- ✅ Ask AI to explain an HTML element or CSS property you don't understand.
- ✅ Ask AI why a Git command failed or what a VS Code error message means.
- ✅ Ask AI to review finished work and suggest improvements after you submit.
- ✅ Ask AI to generate practice problems on a topic you want to reinforce.
- ❌ Do not use AI to write any HTML or CSS you submit as your own work.
- ❌ Do not use AI to answer quiz questions directly.