International Educational Review

The Urgent Case for AI Literacy in the 21st Century

Selim Guvercin 1 *
1 Pinnacle Academy* Corresponding Author
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International Educational Review, Volume 3, Issue 1, April 2025, pp. 41-44
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ABSTRACT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we learn, work, communicate, and interact with society. As intelligent systems become increasingly integrated into everyday life, fostering AI literacy has emerged as a critical educational and civic imperative. This editorial explores the evolving concept of AI literacy, emphasizing its cognitive, ethical, and pedagogical dimensions. Drawing on recent scholarly work, the article highlights the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI literacy into K–12 education, teacher preparation, and interdisciplinary curricula. It argues that AI literacy must be treated as a form of multiliteracy, spanning technical understanding, critical awareness, and metacognitive ability, and advocates for inclusive, reflective, and scalable educational frameworks. The article concludes with recommendations for policymakers, educators, and institutions to ensure AI literacy is accessible and equitable in the 21st-century learning landscape.
KEYWORDS
Artificial intelligence, AI literacy, digital education, teacher education, curriculum development, multiliteracy, metacognition, ethics in AI, K–12 education, educational technology
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Guvercin, S. (2025). The Urgent Case for AI Literacy in the 21st Century. International Educational Review, 3(1), 41-44. https://doi.org/10.58693/ier.313
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