Dimensions of AI Literacies: An Introduction
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every facet of education, both for learners, educators, and leaders alike. In this time of great change, how can we equip our learners (and ourselves) with the skills necessary to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence?
Join Dr. Angela Gunder (Opened Culture) and Dr. Doug Belshaw (We Are Open) in this free, interactive workshop as they unveil the multifaceted and transformative world of "AI Literacies."
Recognizing that literacy is not merely an on/off switch of literacy vs. illiteracy, but a spectrum of interconnected and evolving skills, this online session will introduce educators of all levels and contexts to eight different dimensions of competencies, skills, and mindsets that comprise AI literacies.
Pulling from findings from a commissioned research study by UNESCO IITE and Shanghai Open University, the virtual workshop will provide a foundational understanding of AI literacies, emphasizing their critical role in education today. Dr. Gunder and Dr. Belshaw will explore the critical, creative, and communicative dimensions of using generative AI in classrooms, guiding participants through the implications and opportunities it presents.
This workshop is designed to engage educators at all levels, particularly those new to the concept of AI literacies, in developing strategies to help their students succeed in an AI-enabled world.
Key takeaways for participants will include:
Unpacking AI literacies as a dynamic set of skills vital for both educators and students.
Developing strategies to integrate and teach AI literacies across a wide variety of educational settings.
Gaining access to a new open course in D2L Brightspace highlighting the application of AI literacies.
Participating in an open community sharing and exploring how AI literacies manifest in educational practices worldwide.
Embark on this journey to discover how AI can be harnessed to foster a future-ready generation.