Poster Session Using AI to Aid in Creating a Content-based Digital Literacy Course more

Effective content-based instruction (CBI) requires consideration of the program’s context, teaching methods, and available resources (Goto-Butler, 2005). I considered these criteria when creating a digital literacy course as part of an advanced communication training course at Ochanomizu University. I was already familiar with digital literacy, as I have been interested in it for a long time. This prior knowledge helped me create materials that were engaging and relevant. The course was designed for advanced students from various majors who had completed basic English classes. It covered topics like safe social media use and maintaining a healthy digital mindset. AI models like Co-Pilot, Perplexity AI, and Leo generated ideas and provided links to resources, while GPT-3 adjusted language for better comprehension and helped level down materials. Additionally, GPT-3 assisted with brainstorming activities, such as scenarios where students advised a friend on securing online activities and participated in a digital tribalism simulation. Miroboard was also used to give feedback at the end of each class. A total of eight students enrolled. A survey showed that seven out of eight students enjoyed the materials, and all would recommend the course. While the content was challenging, most students did not find it too difficult.