This session introduces a new online, self-paced course designed by the UConn Library to help our community build practical and ethical fluency with AI. Available to all faculty, staff, and students through the self-enroll section of the HuskyCT Institution Page, "AI Literacy Basics" equips learners with foundational literacies, frameworks, and strategies for working with generative AI in the higher education context. 

Background information
The HuskyCT AI Literacy Basics course features five flexible modules, each taking about 20–30 minutes to complete:

• How does AI work? : the basics
• What should I consider before using AI? : ethics, academic integrity, and attribution
• What can AI do? : basic prompting and tool types
• How can I use AI to support my learning? : positive educational use cases
  • How can I verify AI outputs? : hallucinations and mitigation strategies

Learners may complete the entire two-hour course or select individual modules. A short diagnostic pre-test helps direct learners to the most relevant starting point. Quizzes and digital badges provide opportunities for low-stakes assessment and recognition of completion.

This workshop, hosted by CETL, will demonstrate the course’s functionality, walk participants through sample activities, and highlight ways faculty might integrate the modules into their teaching. Whether assigning modules to students, embedding content directly into course shells, or referencing materials for professional development, faculty will leave with an adaptable, ready-to-use resource for navigating AI literacy.