Teaching AI by Doing, Not Studying
The University of Virginia has launched the AI Literacy and Action Lab to equip students, faculty, and staff with AI competency across disciplines. The initiative is a response to the growing demand for AI skills in the job market, with 85% of graduating students reporting AI tool usage.
The University of Virginia College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences has introduced the AI Literacy and Action Lab in partnership with the UVA Library. The lab aims to embed AI competency into courses across disciplines through structured, evidence-based training. It will be delivered through course pilots, a one-credit seminar, and AI courses. The initiative is based on a framework developed by UVA's librarian and dean of libraries, Leo Lo, around five core competencies: technical knowledge, ethical awareness, critical thinking, practical skills, and understanding AI's societal impact. The lab has four pilot projects underway, spanning disciplines from economics to biochemistry. The effort is timely, as a recent report found that 85% of graduating students are using AI tools, and employer demand for AI skills is accelerating.
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