Cultivating AI Literacy: Critical and Communicative Perspectives for Academic Authors

When: Friday, January 31, 1-2 p.m. ET

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Presenters: Kimberly Becker, co-founder of Moxie ; Jessica Parker, educator, researcher, serial entrepreneur,Lecturer, MCPHS University

Enhance your understanding of AI's role in academia with this essential webinar on critical and rhetorical (communicative) AI literacy. Join us to explore:

  • Foundations of AI literacy: Evaluating AI systems, their biases, and societal impacts
  • Rhetorical dimensions of AI: Understanding AI as a communicative tool and its persuasive capabilities
  • AI's influence on academic discourse and knowledge production
  • Strategies for effectively communicating about and with AI in academic contexts
  • Ethical considerations for integrating AI in research and writing processes

This webinar will equip you with the tools to critically assess AI technologies, understand their communicative potential, and navigate their use in academic environments. Learn to leverage AI responsibly while maintaining the integrity of your scholarly work. Learn more

Kimberly Becker, Co-founder of Moxie, is an applied linguist who specializes in disciplinary academic writing and English for research publication purposes. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology (Iowa State University, 2022) and an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (Northern Arizona University, 2004). Kimberly’s research and teaching experience as a professor and communication consultant has equipped her to support native and non-native English speakers in written, oral, visual, and electronic communication. Her most recent publications are related to the use of ethical AI for automated writing evaluation and a co-authored e-book titled Preparing to Publish, about composing academic research manuscripts. Click here to view Kimberly’s research on ResearchGate.

Jessica Parker, is an educator, researcher, serial entrepreneur (Dissertation by Design, The Dissertation Coach, Moxie) and Lecturer at MCPHS University. Jessica’s research interests are at the intersection of technology and education. She is particularly intrigued by the potential of generative AI for academic purposes, exploring how this technology can revolutionize research, teaching, and learning. Beyond her professional interests, Jessica is committed to helping young women and girls achieve educational excellence through reading and writing. When she’s not working, you can find her at the beach, immersed in a good book, hiking, or catching waves.