Empowering Students Through Generative AI – Enacting Their Rights to Language Literacy and Critical Thinking

A thought-provoking presentation exploring how Generative AI can support students’ development of critical thinking and language literacy. Through discussions and practical insights, participants reflected on strategies to help students engage authentically with AI while considering the broader implications of writing with these tools.

Workshop Goals

  • Reflect on how critical thinking and language literacy can be developed through Generative AI
  • Evaluate the implications of writing with Generative AI
  • Review strategies for fostering authentic student engagement with AI

Key Topics Covered

  • The importance of critical thinking and language literacy in an AI-driven world
  • Stuart Selber’s multiliteracies framework as a lens for understanding AI’s role in writing
  • Practical insights from the writing classroom
  • Reflection and discussion on AI’s evolving impact on student learning

Developing critical thinking skills is essential for students navigating an increasingly AI-integrated world. These skills enable them to analyze diverse perspectives, critically evaluate information, and make informed decisions—crucial for academic success and lifelong learning.

For those who couldn’t attend, we’ve made the workshop recording and presentation slides available below.

PowerPoint title slide saying "Empowering Students through Generative AI: Enacting Their Rights to language literacy and critical thinking" by Drs. Kelly Bradbury, Genesa Carter, and Sue Doe on February 25, 2025

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