U of W Collegiate rolls out mandatory AI literacy module for students
All Grade 9 and 10 students at the school will have to take a two-hour AI literacy module in their social studies class, with the goal of building their critical thinking skills.
The University of Winnipeg Collegiate is implementing a mandatory AI literacy module for its Grade 9 and 10 students. This initiative aims to foster critical thinking about artificial intelligence and its limitations, privacy concerns, and potential for misinformation. Associate dean Cameron Cerasani emphasizes that the goal is to encourage students to think independently about AI use rather than relying on it blindly.
The module will cover what AI is and isn't capable of, how to use it effectively, and issues surrounding privacy. Some students are already incorporating AI into their schoolwork, while others express hesitation due to concerns about plagiarism and cheating. Cerasani hopes that early exposure to AI literacy will enable students to apply critical thinking skills in post-secondary education.
Additionally, a Grade 10 elective on AI will be offered for those interested in delving deeper. AI researcher Brenda Stoesz from the University of Manitoba stresses the importance of constantly questioning AI tools and their outputs, encouraging verification and adaptability as technologies evolve.
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