Tag: education

  • Literacy & Fluency

    Beyond the Hype: Where do we fit AI and the human skills? Just like the word literacy, fluency is increasingly used in conversations about skills and AI, and as these terms are repurposed, it becomes harder to keep sight of their meaning. And their meaning matters when it comes to what we need to do to prepare communities…

  • Colour, Color, Couleur our Culture

    I learned the foundations for reading and writing from the British English education system, and through my parents, but I have spent most of my adult life living in Montreal, Quebec, a city where many flow between the English and French languages with ease. Montreal also sits close to the border of the United States…

  • Gender Inequalities Among Adolescents in Digital Environments

    Commissioned contribution to Fundació Bofill’s: Gender Inequalities Among Adolescents in Digital Environments. Written by Kate Arthur, Sophia Marshment. One of the great pleasures of running my own companies is being able to invite my daughters to work with me. It not only provides insights into my work in AI literacy and gender equality, but it…

  • Math Matters & Numeracy Counts in AI Education. I’ll start with a story…

    (excerpt from Am I Literate? Redefining Literacy in the Age of AI) In my first semester at university, I stumbled into a paid gig writing university papers for students. It was more like gig work before gig work was a thing, and it suited me just fine. I had a hunger for knowledge, a need…

  • Where is the Professional Order of Information Technology?

    My dad is a civil engineer. He graduated from Leeds University in 1957 and, even at 89, he still proudly calls himself an engineer. He wears the Iron Ring, a silver band worn on the little finger to symbolize a lifelong commitment to professional ethics. It is a daily reminder to uphold high standards and…

  • Literacy in Context

    Excerpt from my book, Am I Literate? Redefining Literacy in the Age of AI Literacy means more than knowing how to read and write; it is an understanding of how we interact with the world around us and our active role in shaping it. It is how we share with others—how we express our experiences,…

  • My Keynote Speech – UNESCO International Literacy Day

    On September 8 2025, I delivered the keynote at UNESCO in Paris for International Literacy Day, joining UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Stefania Giannini (UNESCO September 8 2025) There is not a time that I can recall when I could not read or write. A sign of privilege—tied to my access to education, one that…

  • Is (AI)Literacy the same as (AI) Education?

    Short answer: no — but both are essential for healthy & inclusive societies. (image: Brief History of Printing Press) I wanted to spend a bit of time digging into the meaning of two words that are often used interchangeably but don’t actually mean the same thing. The reason I wanted to focus on literacy and…

  • AI Literacy Begins with the Basics

    Reading, Writing, and Numeracy are Foundations of Literacy, Human Agency, and Ethical Engagement with AI By Kate Arthur, tech entrepreneur and author of Am I Literate? Redefining Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence As artificial intelligence reshapes how we live, work, and relate to one another, the call for widespread AI literacy is growing.…

  • Canada Urgently needs an AI Literacy Strategy

    Literacy has always been the heart of human connection. It shapes how we communicate, engage with each other, and understand the world. It is more than reading and writing—it is the ability to interpret, communicate, and navigate an ever-expanding flow of information. In our fast-changing world, this ability has never been more vital. We are…