Paper Number
1859
Paper Type
Short Paper
Abstract
As generative AI (GenAI) becomes increasingly integrated into the professional workplace, offering significant productivity gains according to emerging research evidence, professionals and students need to build competencies to thrive in this new environment. In higher education, curricula must incorporate GenAI literacy to help students engage with this important and evolving technology. This research introduces results from a mixed-method study conducted among organisational practitioners, with the goal of creating an understanding of GenAI literacy needs across broad organisational contexts. We develop a Diamond Model of GenAI literacy for higher education to support curricular transformations needed to help students entering the GenAI-infused workplace. The suggested Diamond Model advocates for refining educational approaches to equip graduates with the capabilities to apply GenAI, maintain accountability, ensure authenticity and exercise agency in GenAI-driven workplaces.
Recommended Citation
Fleischmann, Carolin; Logemann, Minna K.; Heidewald, Jeanette; Cardon, Peter; Aritz, Jolanta; and Swartz, Stephanie, "Fostering GenAI Literacy in Higher Education for Future Workplace Preparedness: A Mixed-Methods Study" (2024). ECIS 2024 Proceedings. 5.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ecis2024/track13_learning_teach/track13_learning_teach/5
Fostering GenAI Literacy in Higher Education for Future Workplace Preparedness: A Mixed-Methods Study
As generative AI (GenAI) becomes increasingly integrated into the professional workplace, offering significant productivity gains according to emerging research evidence, professionals and students need to build competencies to thrive in this new environment. In higher education, curricula must incorporate GenAI literacy to help students engage with this important and evolving technology. This research introduces results from a mixed-method study conducted among organisational practitioners, with the goal of creating an understanding of GenAI literacy needs across broad organisational contexts. We develop a Diamond Model of GenAI literacy for higher education to support curricular transformations needed to help students entering the GenAI-infused workplace. The suggested Diamond Model advocates for refining educational approaches to equip graduates with the capabilities to apply GenAI, maintain accountability, ensure authenticity and exercise agency in GenAI-driven workplaces.
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