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Empowering Mindsets: Critical Digital Literacies for the AI Generation
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The rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and the hegemony of social media platforms demand a paradigm shift in education, and how we approach media, technology, and pedagogy. Under the PCF11 subtheme 'Changing Mindsets for Inclusive Open Education', this interactive workshop explores how fostering critical digital literacies can empower educators and learners to navigate this increasingly complex digital environment. This session uses ongoing action research and publications to introduce a framework for strategic engagement with media and technology in educational policy settings. Developed through international collaboration and grounded in praxis, critical digital literacies are explained as actionable principles to counter information disorders, resist surveillance capitalism, and enhance the critical capacities of young people in a digital-first world. These principles are highly relevant as GenAI becomes mainstream in education, amplifying both opportunities for innovation and risks of misuse. The workshop will engage participants in an exploration of how open education practitioners can use the Manifesto as a tool to raise awareness and drive inclusive change. Through practical examples, participants will learn how to: 1. Develop digital literacy interventions that address the challenges posed by Gen-AI while embracing its potential to enrich learning. 2. Foster a mindset shift among educators and learners, emphasising agency, critical thinking, and ethical engagement with technology. 3. Implement the manifesto's recommendations to create more inclusive and equitable approaches to open education. The session will employ interactive methodologies, collaborative discussions and scenario-based activities, to equip participants with tangible strategies for adapting their practice. It will also highlight case studies that demonstrate how digital literacies can support marginalised communities, ensuring no learner is left behind in the transition to AI-enhanced education systems. By the end of the workshop, attendees will secure a deeper understanding of the critical intersections between digital literacies, inclusive education, and Gen-AI. They will also gain practical tools and a strategic perspective to advocate for and implement meaningful change in their educational contexts.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Changing Mindsets for Inclusive Open Education
Paper ID: 1423
Subjects: Genai; Critical Digital Literacies; Information Manifesto
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2025-09-12
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)