In this thought-provoking episode of The Multiliterate Mind, hosts Dr. Liza Trejo and Marnina Falk Colman sit down with Allen R. Woodall III, Assistant Professor of Spanish at the University of Memphis, to explore one of the most pressing questions in education today: How do we teach students to use artificial intelligence without letting it replace critical thinking?
Allen shares how educators can help students develop prompt-writing skills, critical discernment, and responsible AI use while maintaining ownership of their learning.
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Whether you're an educator, parent, student, or language learner, this episode offers practical insights into using AI as a learning partner instead of a replacement for human thinking.