Aims:

The project aims to:

• Produce a comprehensive AI literacy resource, including a dedicated website and structured learning programme designed to enhance AI literacy among diverse learner populations.
• Generate detailed reports and guidelines outlining best practices for AI literacy and the integration of these resources to support learners with assessment methods in tertiary education.
• Ensure the benefits of AI are accessible to all students, regardless of their background or abilities. 

Methodology: 

The team will use a multi-method action research strategy that combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Pre- and post-assessment surveys will be developed to assess students' AI literacy before and after using the AI literacy resource. The team will measure and compare pre- and post-assessment results and performance metrics, providing robust and generalisable data on the effectiveness of AI tools.

Focus groups, reflective journals, and narrative, semi-structured interviews with students will enable the team to capture the nuanced experiences, perspectives, and contextual factors that quantitative data alone cannot reveal. This will ensure that we understand the diverse needs and challenges faced by Māori and Pacific learners, learners with disabilities, and other marginalised groups.

Using mixed methods allows the team to address the research questions holistically, considering both the measurable impacts and the contextual, experiential aspects of AI tool usage in education.

By combining these methods, they hope to provide a richer, more complete picture of how AI tools can be effectively and equitably integrated into educational practices.