International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Submission Category
Practice-Based Article
Abstract
In this practice-based article, we share our experiences integrating Generative AI (GenAI) conversations into an undergraduate Critical Media Literacy course. Drawing from student surveys and self-assessments, qualitative analysis of classroom discussions, and reflective conversations between the authors, we found that our students perceived AI as both a learning aid and potential tool for cheating, depending on its intended use. We also found that students required more time and support than we initially thought to develop a critical perspective on GenAI tools. Reflecting on our experience and students’ feedback, we offer practical guidance for educators seeking to foster a more informed, critical dialogue on the role of AI in their classrooms. We call on educators to engage in open conversations about GenAI with students. We argue that it is not only essential to teach with AI but also to teach about AI, exploring its ethical implications and role in education.
License Information
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Recommended Citation
Söken, Ali and Nygreen, Kysa
(2025)
"Framing Generative AI Through A Critical Media Literacy Lens: A Reflective Practitioner-Inquiry Study,"
International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://commons.library.stonybrook.edu/ijttl/vol1/iss1/7