Bridging the AI Divide: A Collaborative Framework for Critical AI Literacy in Public Libraries (Conference Poster)
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THE AI ANGLE
Prompting public library workshops on tool navigation and ethicsResearchers partnered with two public libraries to launch an artificial intelligence literacy program for adult patrons. The curriculum taught community members how to use generative tools and assess societal impacts. Librarians and educators gain a framework to measure patron confidence and update digital literacy offerings.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Public libraries must balance teaching practical tool navigation against covering ethical complexities for adult learners.Read the original at infodocket.com Generate teaching or study materials
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