Intentional Teaching, a show about teaching in higher education Students and AI Literacy with Annette Vee
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Jan 13, 2026 Annette Vee, an Associate Professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh and author focused on computation and writing, dives into the evolving landscape of AI and education. She discusses how AI reshapes coding literacy and why it should be part of the college curriculum. Vee critiques the term 'AI literacy', emphasizing hands-on knowledge and equity. Through her research, she reveals students' complex feelings about AI, highlighting the need for collaborative teaching and safe spaces for dialogue. Practical strategies for engaging students in these discussions are also shared.
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Computation Still Shapes Power And Communication
- Computational literacy remains essential because programming is infrastructural and shapes communication and power.
- AI changes pathways to that literacy but doesn't remove the need to understand how steps and systems work.
Rethink 'AI Literacy' As Practical Know-How
- The label "AI literacy" is contested because literacy has specific theoretical meaning.
- Focus on practical know-how and system understanding rather than treating AI literacy as a fixed skill set.
Learn AI Together With Students
- Teach AI as collaborative, rhizomatic learning where instructors and students learn together.
- Build co-learning spaces because expertise is sparse and the field changes rapidly.
