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The Best Response to AI is a Library Card | Check-In 14

From ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast · Hosted by Matt Mervis & Dr. Liz Radday

March 26, 2026·0:03:20

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In this episode of ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast: In this ChatEDU Check-In: The Best Response to AI is a Library Card , Liz explores the critical intersection of basic literacy and artificial intelligence. The episode argues that the current rush to teach AI skills assumes a level of critical thinking and reading comprehension that many users have not yet mastered. Key Takeaways: AI literacy frameworks often mistakenly assume users can already read critically, assess evidence, and distinguish between persuasive…

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In this ChatEDU Check-In: The Best Response to AI is a Library Card , Liz explores the critical intersection of basic literacy and artificial intelligence. The episode argues that the current rush to teach AI skills assumes a level of critical thinking and reading comprehension that many users have not yet mastered. Key Takeaways: AI literacy frameworks often mistakenly assume users can already read critically, assess evidence, and distinguish between persuasive arguments and factual truths. ...