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Description

Artificial intelligence is an overwhelming topic. From the complexities of AI tools and technologies themselves to the myriad concerns, issues, and challenges surrounding the development and deployment of AI tools, artificial intelligence is a topic that warrants time and space to think critically and deeply. Unfortunately, the speed at which AI is evolving, the daily onslaught of new material to consume about AI, and the nature of library instruction itself can leave time and space in short supply.

Examine how we can utilize reflective practices to explore and make sense of our current AI moment. We will explore two different applications for reflective practice together. First, we will consider how we can lean into reflective practices to build supportive communities for us as librarians to better navigate the complexities, stresses, and upheavals associated with this AI moment. Second, we will consider how we can weave reflective practices into our own instruction to better support students and equip them to develop their own AI literacy skills. Ultimately, we will explore how reflective practices can serve as a valuable and increasingly needed component of AI literacy.

Learning Outcomes

• Define reflective practice and examine connections between reflection and AI literacy
• Explore applications for reflective practice as a component of library professional development and learning communities 
• Explore applications for reflective practice in library instruction 

Presenter

Sarah Morris is a librarian, educator, and curriculum designer whose research and work focuses on critical information and media literacy, AI literacy, mis/disinformation, civic engagement, student success, and information science education. Sarah has been a librarian for eleven years and received her MS in Information Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She held positions at Loyola University Chicago and the University of Texas and served as the Head of Instruction and Engagement at the Emory University Libraries. In addition to her work in libraries, Sarah has worked on curriculum projects for organizations that include the Mozilla Foundation, ALA, Sage Publishing, and the NSF. Sarah is currently working as a media literacy program consultant with the Carter Center and as an educational consultant. 

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