AI Literacies for Innovative Thinking

ACL

115

AI Literacies for Innovative Thinking

Design thinking is a method of innovative thinking and critical reasoning that is a creative, empathy-driven, and transdisciplinary approach to solving real-world, theoretical/academic, “wicked”, and hypothetical problems. In this class, students practice the principles of design thinking and hone the information and critical literacy skills required to effectively, critically, and innovative employ generative artificial intelligence (AI) to solve problems in their respective fields of study. Specific attention will be paid to the strengths and limitations of generative AI and its ever-evolving nature. Through class discussions, interactive activities, group projects, and user-driver projects, students become flexible, proactive, and forward-thinking individuals with skill sets that are highly desirable in a range of increasing technology-driven academic and career settings. This course will be of interest to students in a variety of programs from business, marketing, and entrepreneurship to education, engineering, the arts and sciences, and allied health. This class will partially meet in a computer lab to allow for students to practice strategically and academic employing generative AI.

This course is a collaboration between Academic Literacy & Linguistics and Business Management. The course is housed in and scheduled by Academic Literacy & Linguistics and taught by faculty in both departments.

Fall, Spring

Undergraduate

Yes

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