Competency Model Approach to AI Literacy: Research-Based Path From Initial Framework to Model
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The recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies challenge educators and educational institutions to respond with curriculum and resources that prepare students of all ages with the foundational knowledge and skills for success in the AI workplace. Research on AI Literacy could lead to an effective and practical platform for developing these skills. We propose and advocate for a pathway for developing AI Literacy as a pragmatic and useful tool for AI education. Such a discipline requires moving beyond a conceptual framework to a multilevel competency model with associated competency assessments. This approach to an AI Literacy could guide future development of instructional content as we prepare a range of groups (i.e., consumers, coworkers, collaborators, and creators). We propose here a research matrix as an initial step in the development of a roadmap for AI Literacy research, which requires a systematic and coordinated effort with the support of publication outlets and research funding, to expand the areas of competency and assessments.
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- Authors
- Faruqe, F., Watkins, R., & Medsker, L.
- Affiliations
- George Washington University (US)
- Venue
- Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Published
- 2022
- Volume
- 02
- Issue
- 04
- Pages
- 580-587
- ISSN
- 2582-9793 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W3191661535
- Cited by
- 58
- References
- 1
- Citations by year
- 2026: 20 · 2025: 15 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 2
- FWCI
- 9.40
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (publishedVersion)
- arXiv (Cornell University) (submittedVersion)
- arXiv (Cornell University) (cc-by)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Digital literacy in education
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Social Sciences › Library and Information Sciences › Library Science and Information Literacy
- Keywords
- AI literacy, competency model, artificial intelligence in education, competency assessment, research roadmap, AI skills development
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