Women Talkin' 'Bout AI You Can’t Teach AI Without Teaching Tech
Jul 27, 2025
Juliana Peloche, a global educator and senior AI literacy advisor with extensive teaching experience, delves into her inspiring journey into AI education, sparked by a curious student. Topics include the essential role of AI literacy in fostering critical thinking and ethics, the significant knowledge gap in basic digital skills, and misconceptions about AI's impact on productivity. Juliana advocates for embracing programmatic learning, emphasizing the need for educators to adapt while maintaining humanity amid technological advancements.
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Student Sparked My AI Research
- A 12-year-old student named Max inspired Juliana Peloche to study AI deeply.
- His curiosity pushed her to change careers and pursue a PhD in AI in education.
AI Literacy Is Critical Literacy
- AI literacy must include ethics, critique, and societal context, not just how tools function.
- Juliana Peloche emphasizes 'critical AI literacy' as broader than technical know-how.
Digital Native Myth Is Dangerous
- The 'digital native' myth is misleading because many young people know only a few apps.
- Juliana Peloche warns that students still 'need to be taught' basic digital skills explicitly.