Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication and Digital Studies Anand Rao
Stefan Bauschard of Union College and adjunct instructor for this fall’s UMW course DGST 301N: AI in Society
The University of Mary Washington’s commitment to preparing students for an AI-driven world has gained international recognition. Anand Rao, professor of communication and director of UMW’s new Center for AI and the Liberal Arts, has co-authored a groundbreaking AI Literacy Module now available in all Oxford Insight courses from Oxford University Press (OUP).
The module was developed by Rao along with Stefan Bauschard of Union College and adjunct instructor for this Fall’s UMW course DGST 301N: AI in Society. The module responds to one of higher education’s most pressing questions: how can students learn to engage critically and ethically with generative AI? The interactive module includes short explainer videos, assessments, and course-specific activities that teach students the fundamentals of generative AI, academic integrity, effective prompting, and critical thinking. It is designed to help students not only navigate AI tools in their coursework but also apply those skills throughout their education and future careers.
The AI Literacy Module is available as an optional add-on in Oxford Insight’s all-in-one courseware and can be introduced at the start of the semester or prior to AI-related assignments. It provides a foundation for students across disciplines to understand and apply AI responsibly.
More information about the module can be found on Oxford University Press’s blog under “AI Literacy Module Arrives in Oxford Insight to Guide Students & Instructors.”