What AI Literacy Is and How to Teach It
John Orlando
May 18, 2026
There’s a lot of discussion in higher education about “AI literacy” and the need to teach it but less clarity about what AI literacy really
There’s a lot of discussion in higher education about “AI literacy” and the need to teach it but less clarity about what AI literacy really
Feedback is one of the most important influences on learning, and providing it is one of an instructor’s most important duties. But it’s no secret
While AI is being used to make self-tests, study aids, and a wide range of other learning materials, tutoring systems have arguably the most potential
AI has opened a world of new opportunities for student learning. I have discussed how instructors can easily add interactions to their learning material, tutors
Faculty and institutions are using AI to create educational material and tutors that help students learn the material. These are text-based interactions. But AI can
Higher education has come to understand that AI is akin to the computer and the internet, a new technology that students will need to know
Instructors and students waste many hours struggling to get what they want out of an AI chatbot due to a lack of understanding of prompt
Every teacher wants to have energetic classes where students are involved in their learning, a goal that is often elusive as classes turn into “stand
One of the most powerful uses of AI in education is providing personalized tutoring to students anytime and anywhere. This tutoring helps struggling students learn
Most people think of AI only in terms of answering questions or creating works such as images and songs. But AI’s power lies in its
