Schools in Canada and the US teach AI literacy: mandatory course in Winnipeg, critical thinking in Lincoln
The University of Winnipeg Collegiate has made an AI literacy course mandatory, while Lincoln Public Schools puts critical thinking ahead of avoidance. The reports appeared between 25 and 28 August.
Who is affected and how
- teacher
- Teachers need to prepare to teach AI literacy, encouraging critical use instead of banning AI.
- school leader
- Examples of mandatory courses and curriculum integration are available.
- student
- AI literacy is becoming formal course content.
Sources
- AI literacy course mandatory at U of W Collegiate – Winnipeg Free Presswinnipegfreepress.com · Aug 25, 2026
- University of Winnipeg Collegiate Makes AI Literacy Lessons Mandatoryletsdatascience.com · Aug 25, 2026
- Lincoln Public Schools teaches AI literacy, saying critical thinking, not avoidance, is key to navigating it1011now.com · Aug 28, 2026
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