Week 11

Week 11 – Artificial Intelligence and Reading

Weekly Overview

Artificial intelligence is changing how students access, analyze, and interact with information. Rather than replacing reading, AI can support comprehension, critical analysis, vocabulary development, and personalized learning when used appropriately. This week examines how educational organizations can integrate AI into reading instruction while ensuring students continue to develop essential literacy, analytical, and information evaluation skills.

Required Reading

Aguilar, S. J. (2026). Authenticating Intelligence: Preventing AI from Hijacking Education.

• Revisit Chapter 9: The Future of Education with GenAI

Vee, A., Watkins, M., & Bruff, D. (2026). The Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching.

• Chapter 10: Reading

Additional Reading

UNESCO. (2025). Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research (Section on AI Literacy and Critical Thinking).

This section explores how artificial intelligence can support learning while emphasizing the importance of developing critical thinking, information literacy, and responsible evaluation of AI-generated content. As you read, consider how educational organizations can ensure AI strengthens rather than replaces students' reading and analytical skills.

READ ARTICLE

Leadership Perspective (Required Viewing)

Reading Is Hard to Teach. Can AI Help?

Watch this video before participating in this week's discussion and completing the weekly assignments. As you watch, consider how the ideas presented connect to this week's readings and the development of your Organizational AI Implementation Plan.

WATCH VIDEO

Assignments Due

Discussion 11 (10 points)

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Reading Without Replacing Critical Thinking?

After completing this week's readings, discuss how artificial intelligence can support reading comprehension while ensuring students continue to develop strong analytical and critical reading skills. What responsibilities do educational organizations have in teaching students to evaluate AI-generated information? Support your response using evidence from the required readings and the additional reading.

Respond substantively to at least two classmates by extending the discussion through additional evidence, thoughtful questions, or professional experiences.

Project Development Assignment 11 (40 points)

Supporting Reading and Information Literacy with Artificial Intelligence

Building upon your work from the previous weeks, prepare a 3–4-page section describing how your selected educational organization can integrate artificial intelligence into reading and information literacy while maintaining authentic learning.

Your analysis should address the following:

• Evaluate current reading and information literacy practices within the organization.

• Identify opportunities for AI to improve reading comprehension and learner support.

• Recommend strategies for teaching students to critically evaluate AI-generated information.

• Address potential concerns related to misinformation, bias, and overreliance on AI.

• Explain how these recommendations support your organization's overall AI implementation strategy.

This assignment becomes the eleventh section of your semester-long Organizational AI Implementation Plan.