Developing AI literacy among students and teachers has become a growing priority as artificial intelligence integrates into classrooms. In a recent interview with Hong Kong Education City, Dr. Jac LEUNG, Lecturer in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) and Director of the AI Literacy Hub, explained that AI literacy should go beyond understanding what AI can do to include critical thinking, adaptability, and responsible decision-making in an AI-driven world.

According to Dr. Leung, AI literacy is built on three key pillars: understanding the strengths and limitations of AI, learning how to collaborate with AI to enhance learning, and addressing ethical considerations such as privacy, data sources, and academic integrity. Rather than viewing AI literacy as a one-time training, he describes it as a lifelong learning journey that evolves alongside technology.

To cultivate this mindset, Dr. Leung encourages educators to focus on pedagogies and transfer of learning and critical thinking rather than hoping to master every new tool. In the classroom, teachers should empower students to question, analyze, and critically evaluate AI-generated content rather than accept it blindly.

“AI can help us brainstorm, organize ideas, and write more efficiently, but the purpose of education has never been to skip steps in pursuit of the fastest answer,” he emphasized. The ultimate goal is not simply to teach students how to use AI, but to equip them with the judgment and values needed to use it wisely and responsibly.

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