Default: No AI Unless Your Instructor Permits It
Many institutions (including those with policies like the University of the South) require that student use of AI for any coursework is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the instructor. PlanEra uses AI; therefore you may use PlanEra only when your instructor has permitted it -for example in the course syllabus or on the relevant assignment. When AI use is permitted, you must disclose and justify your use to faculty using the citation or disclosure guidelines your instructor provides, and you must uphold your institution's Honor Code (e.g. completing your work as assigned and not obfuscating your work's merit).
What PlanEra Uses AI For (Kinds and Models)
Policies often require instructors to specify the kinds and models of AI allowed. PlanEra uses:
- Kinds: Generative AI for text (task extraction from documents, schedule chatbot, study plan generation). No image generation for artwork; images are used only as input for extracting text from syllabus photos.
- Models: OpenAI GPT-4o-mini (extraction, chat), GPT-3.5-turbo (study plans).
PlanEra uses AI only for:
- Task extraction - Pulling assignments, due dates, and class names from syllabi, schedules, or pasted text.
- Schedule chat - Answering questions about your own schedule (e.g. “What's due this week?”) using only your task data.
- Study plan suggestions - When and what to study; optional calendar blocks.
PlanEra does not generate essays, problem sets, code, or any other content that you submit as coursework. It is a planning and organization tool, not a substitute for doing your assigned work.
Disclose and Justify When Required
When your instructor permits AI use and requires disclosure, disclose and justify your use of PlanEra using the citation guidelines they provide. Below is sample language you can adapt; always prefer your instructor's required format.
Sample disclosure (follow your instructor's citation guidelines):
“I used PlanEra for [syllabus extraction / schedule organization / study plan suggestions]. PlanEra uses OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini for extraction and chat, GPT-3.5-turbo for study plans). I used it only for organizing my schedule and planning; it did not generate any content I am submitting as my own work.”
For Instructors: Syllabus and Assignment Language
If your policy defaults to no AI unless permitted, state in the syllabus whether PlanEra (or similar tools) is allowed. PlanEra does not produce work students submit; it only supports organization and planning, so permitting it does not conflict with policies that protect critical thinking and honor. When you permit PlanEra, your policy may require you to specify the kinds and models of AI (see above) on the syllabus and, where applicable, on each assignment.
Sample syllabus language (if you permit PlanEra):
“Use of AI for schedule and study planning only (e.g. PlanEra) is permitted. PlanEra uses generative AI for text: task extraction, schedule chat, and study plan suggestions (OpenAI GPT-4o-mini and GPT-3.5-turbo). It does not generate content you submit as coursework. When you use PlanEra, you must disclose and justify that use per the citation guidelines in this syllabus. All other AI use for coursework is prohibited unless stated on specific assignments.”
For safety, privacy, and adoption materials, see our Privacy Policy. For the For Schools one-pager and agreement templates, contact support@plan-era.com.