Literacy First, AI Next

AI literacy is only as strong as the traditional literacy skills beneath it. This session demonstrates how reading comprehension, writing fluency, and critical thinking form the foundation for responsible and empowered AI use. Participants explore how libraries, inquiry, and metacognitive routines strengthen students’ ability to evaluate sources, detect bias, craft meaningful prompts, and maintain agency when working with AI. Through practical strategies such as AI assisted research questions, multi‑perspective analysis, and revision focused writing, educators learn how to integrate AI as a thinking partner rather than a shortcut. Attendees leave with a clear framework for building AI supported learning cycles that elevate student thinking, creativity, and ownership.