From Literacy to Savviness: Rethinking How We Learn with AI (EP:45)

From Literacy to Savviness: Rethinking How We Learn with AI (EP:45)
With Chris Minter, PHD

How do we stay thoughtful, skilled, and grounded as AI accelerates faster than our instincts can adapt?
In this episode, we explore the shift from simply knowing about AI to becoming truly savvy in how we use it. Chris Minter invites us to consider how contextual inputs, desired outputs, and intentional engagement shape our ability to think clearly in an age of intelligent tools. Together, we examine the balance between efficiency and depth, the risks of over‑reliance and “AI slop,” and the importance of protecting our own voice, judgment, and craftsmanship as educators and learning leaders.

Questions? Feedback? Ideas? Contact us at edufi@mayo.edu

Audio Editing: Celina Bertoncini

Additional Resources:

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