Fostering Learners’ AI Readiness

The sudden public availability of generative AI tools has acted as a catalyst for changes in pedagogy and learning. FLAIR will contribute to preparing learners to thrive in a society characterized by digital transformation by promoting an ethical and meaningful use of generative AI, thus fostering students’ AI readiness. Overall, FLAIR will provide insight into the ongoing discourse on AI literacy in Europe, contribute to the advancement of AI literacy education and promote transversal skills. Initially, comparative research on AI literacy frameworks, guidelines and policies will be carried out, contributing to an overview of European approaches. Two different approaches will then be developed to support learners in acquiring the necessary skills to use genAI responsibly and efficiently. These will include versatile and adaptable self-learning modules for students and transdisciplinary learning activities that are ready to use and can be embedded in existing courses. The research conducted in Phase 1 will result in a synthesis report that will form the basis of an AI skills framework identifying key transferable skills. Phase 2 will develop a blueprint and a comprehensive library of materials to enable educators to adapt the self-learning modules to their needs. In phase 3, a toolkit for lecturers will be published, focusing on skills that need facilitation. It will be complemented by learning nuggets ready to be embedded in courses in various disciplines.