{"id":69129,"date":"2024-11-11T12:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T12:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/?post_type=section&#038;p=69129"},"modified":"2024-12-12T14:29:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T14:29:48","slug":"critical-ai-literacy","status":"publish","type":"section","link":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical AI Literacy \u2013 Can GenAI Be Used Ethically and Responsibly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tts_content_wrapper_2\" >\n<p>This new section of Writing Commons focuses on best-use practices of aI-Assisted writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#What_is_Pedagogy\" title=\"What is Pedagogy?\">What is Pedagogy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#What_is_AI_Pedagogy\" title=\"What is AI Pedagogy?\">What is AI Pedagogy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#What_are_Critical_AI_Literacies\" title=\"What are Critical AI Literacies?\">What are Critical AI Literacies?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#1_Developing_Critical_AI_Literacies\" title=\"1. Developing Critical AI Literacies\">1. Developing Critical AI Literacies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#2_Balancing_AI_Assistance_with_Skill_Development\" title=\"2. Balancing AI Assistance with Skill Development\">2. Balancing AI Assistance with Skill Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#3_Ethical_Considerations_in_Education\" title=\"3. Ethical Considerations in Education\">3. Ethical Considerations in Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#4_AI_as_a_Thought_Partner_and_Teaching_Assistant\" title=\"4. AI as a Thought Partner and Teaching Assistant\">4. AI as a Thought Partner and Teaching Assistant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#5_Facilitating_Composing_Processes\" title=\"5. Facilitating Composing Processes\">5. Facilitating Composing Processes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#6_Maintaining_Control_Over_Composing_Processes\" title=\"6. Maintaining Control Over Composing Processes\">6. Maintaining Control Over Composing Processes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/ai-assisted-writing-and-critical-ai-literacy\/critical-ai-literacy\/#7_Improving_Clarity_Voice_and_Style\" title=\"7. Improving Clarity, Voice, and Style\">7. Improving Clarity, Voice, and Style<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Pedagogy\"><\/span>What is Pedagogy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The integration of AI into writing necessitates innovative pedagogical approaches that leverage generative artificial intelligence to enhance learning while preserving essential writing and thinking skills. Educators are challenged to guide students in using AI tools thoughtfully and ethically, ensuring that technology serves as an aid rather than a replacement for critical cognitive processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_AI_Pedagogy\"><\/span>What is AI Pedagogy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Critical_AI_Literacies\"><\/span>What are Critical AI Literacies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Key areas of focus include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Developing_Critical_AI_Literacies\"><\/span><strong>1. Developing Critical AI Literacies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchored in the recommendations of the <em>MLA-CCCC Joint Task Force on Writing and AI<\/em> (2024), developing critical AI literacies involves teaching students to understand the capabilities and limitations of AI tools. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understanding AI Functionality:<\/strong> Educating students on how AI generates content, including its reliance on training data and algorithms, to foster awareness of potential biases and inaccuracies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Critical Evaluation<\/strong>: Encouraging students to critically assess AI-generated content, questioning its validity, reliability, and relevance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethical Use<\/strong>: Promoting responsible use of AI tools by discussing ethical considerations such as transparency, consent, and societal impact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Balancing_AI_Assistance_with_Skill_Development\"><\/span><strong>2. Balancing AI Assistance with Skill Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that reliance on AI does not impede the development of writing proficiency and critical thinking, educators must help students balance AI assistance with personal skill growth. Strategies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active Engagement:<\/strong> Encouraging students to use AI as a tool for inspiration and support rather than a substitute for their own thinking and writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Process Ownership<\/strong>: Teaching students to stay in control of their composing processes, ensuring they are actively making decisions about content and structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflective Practices<\/strong>: Implementing activities that prompt students to reflect on their use of AI, assessing how it influences their learning and development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ethical_Considerations_in_Education\"><\/span><strong>3. Ethical Considerations in Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing issues of authorship, plagiarism, and academic integrity in the context of AI-assisted writing is crucial. Educators should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clarify Authorship<\/strong>: Discuss the implications of AI-generated content on authorship and the importance of original thought, <a href=\"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/section\/composing-with-ai\/theory\/plagiarism\/\" title=\"Plagiarism \u2013 Reimagining Authorship &amp; Citation Practices in The Age of AI\">delineating the line between original thought and plagiarism.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establish Guidelines<\/strong>: Develop clear policies regarding the acceptable use of AI in assignments, including when and how to attribute AI contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promote Academic Integrity<\/strong>: Reinforce the value of honest work and the ethical use of AI, discouraging practices that undermine personal learning and integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_AI_as_a_Thought_Partner_and_Teaching_Assistant\"><\/span><strong>4. AI as a Thought Partner and Teaching Assistant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI tools can serve as valuable &#8220;thought partners&#8221; or &#8220;teaching assistants,&#8221; aiding students in advancing rhetorical analysis and critical thinking skills. Educators can leverage AI to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhance Critical Thinking<\/strong>: Use AI-generated prompts and feedback to challenge students&#8217; perspectives, encouraging deeper analysis and synthesis of ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitate Discussion<\/strong>: Incorporate AI into classroom activities to stimulate debate and exploration of diverse viewpoints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support Individual Learning<\/strong>: Personalize learning experiences by using AI to address students&#8217; specific needs and interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Facilitating_Composing_Processes\"><\/span><strong>5. Facilitating Composing Processes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generative AI can assist in various stages of the composing process, helping students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Idea Generation<\/strong>: Use AI for brainstorming and exploring new concepts during prewriting and inventing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizational Support<\/strong>: Employ AI tools to plan and structure their writing, improving coherence and logical flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Assistance<\/strong>: Leverage AI to find and summarize relevant information, enhancing the research phase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revision and Editing<\/strong>: Utilize AI suggestions for refining drafts, focusing on clarity, consistency, and correctness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Maintaining_Control_Over_Composing_Processes\"><\/span><strong>6. Maintaining Control Over Composing Processes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s essential for writers to maintain agency over their work, ensuring that AI tools augment rather than dominate the composing process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic Use of AI<\/strong>: Teach students to use AI intentionally at various stages, while keeping their own goals and ideas central.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decision-Making Skills<\/strong>: Encourage students to critically decide when and how to incorporate AI assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitoring AI Influence<\/strong>: Guide students to be mindful of the extent of AI&#8217;s contribution, ensuring their original voice remains prominent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Improving_Clarity_Voice_and_Style\"><\/span><strong>7. Improving Clarity, Voice, and Style<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI tools can aid writers in refining their voice and style by providing feedback on various elements of style:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voice and Point of View<\/strong>: Helping writers maintain a consistent voice, tone, persona, and point of view appropriate for their audience and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clarity and Brevity<\/strong>: Identifying areas where writing can be more concise and understandable. AI can suggest simplifications or point out redundant phrases to enhance readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diction and Tone<\/strong>: Suggesting vocabulary adjustments to better suit the intended audience and purpose. AI can recommend word choices that align with the desired tone, whether formal, informal, persuasive, or informative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inclusivity and Unity<\/strong>: Promoting language that is inclusive and unifying, aligning with ethical communication standards. AI can help identify biased or exclusive language, offering alternatives that foster inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syntax and Rhythm<\/strong>: Assisting with sentence structure and variety to improve the flow and rhythm of the text. AI can suggest modifications to sentence length and complexity for better engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use of Concrete and Sensory Language<\/strong>: Encouraging the incorporation of vivid, concrete details and figurative language to provide readers with clear and engaging descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application of Rhetorical Modes<\/strong>: Offering strategies for effectively employing rhetorical modes such as narration, description, and comparison-contrast to achieve specific discourse aims.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":69309,"parent":68669,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[],"chapters":[2635,2627],"class_list":["post-69129","section","type-section","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","chapters-ai-assisted-writing","chapters-composing-with-ai"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/section\/69129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/section"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/section"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/section\/69129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69950,"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/section\/69129\/revisions\/69950"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/section\/68669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69129"},{"taxonomy":"chapters","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writingcommons.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapters?post=69129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}