Teaching AI Literacy: Strategies For Improved Critical Thinking, Ethical Usage & Meaningful Engagement

Description  Overview The rapid integration of AI into education necessitates that faculty help students understand and effectively use AI. Faculty play a critical role in preparing students for a future deeply connected with AI, enhancing critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and responsible use of this transformative technology.This session will present strategies and resources for faculty to foster AI literacy in students. As AI becomes increasingly relevant in education, we'll focus on basic AI concepts, emphasizing classroom activities and assessments that faculty can adapt to their specific subjects to enhance content knowledge and AI literacy. We will introduce practical teaching strategies to foster critical thinking about AI and enable students to engage meaningfully with AI tools. The session will also cover using AI to improve learning experiences, ethical considerations in AI use, and combining disciplinary learning with AI literacy.Through practical tip