AI literacy course mandatory at U of W Collegiate
The University of Winnipeg Collegiate is requiring new students to complete artificial intelligence 101 lessons and offering a first-of-its-kind elective for those who want to perfect their chatbot prompts. The […]
The University of Winnipeg Collegiate is mandating artificial intelligence 101 lessons for incoming students and offering an elective course to enhance students' proficiency in crafting chatbot prompts. This is part of the school's efforts to bolster digital literacy among its Grade 9 and 10 learners. Dean Osaed Khan likened the mandatory e-learning sessions to safety courses in science labs, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI's appropriate and safe usage.
The course, costing $205.00 annually plus GST, includes an option for students to refine their chatbot prompt skills. The introduction of AI literacy initiatives stems from the school's desire to address concerns regarding student plagiarism and shortcuts since the advent of ChatGPT in late 2022. The elective course, titled Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 21G, aims to foster critical thinking, ethical considerations, and responsible usage of AI systems.
It covers topics such as AI training, communication, education, media, and decision-making influences, among others.
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