The OU Framework for the Learning and Teaching of Critical AI Literacy Skills

I found this a really helpful approach from the Open University. Firstly, identify the elements of critical digital literacy the institution wants staff and students to cultivate:

Then offer staff a practical list of the actions associated with each of the elements, such as those listed for AI ethics in the report:

• Use key criteria to evaluate AI tools (e.g. functionality, accessibility, privacy,
  security, copyright).
• Engage with ethical issues related to AI, such as bias, deepfakes, copyright
  infringement, data security and privacy, with a focus on AI- based creativity.
• Consciously take account of ethical issues by acting in a way that promotes responsible use of AI, e.g. asking for consent before using personal data,
  refraining from spreading misinformation.

I think this is how you integrate programme development and staff development. The criteria can provide ILOs which can be incorporated into programme development (i.e. what does ’embedding critical AI literacy’ into teaching actually mean?) while also providing workable objectives for staff development.

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June 2026

The Open University (#OU) has joined a new UK-wide collaboration of universities and sector partners to strengthen coordinated responses to global crises affecting higher education and expand access for displaced learners. The Global Response Platform (GRP) brings together leading UK institutions to work collectively on international crisis response, enabling a more coordinated and scalable approach to […]
https://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/news/

excuses, excuses. as usual the #OU is not addressing any concerns raised openly, & by claiming this is a purely academic internal discussion they avoid the political agenda behind it all. cause let's face it, there IS one bc they allow weapons manufacturers to take seats in the university decision making bodies & fund & run the whole IT campus, to fill the public funding gap quietly privatising the university.
universities are PUBLIC assets private companies should be banned from investing in bc their only goal is profit & control.
they should pay their taxes instead.
the #OpenUniversity is complicit in war crimes & genocide paid for with our tuition fees.

https://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/news/uncategorised/statement-from-the-open-university/

#press #news #IndependentMedia

Staggering amount of parents are losing the junk food war with their children, experts say

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/parents-junk-food-children-healthy-37133131

So even if I don't submit my final assessment, I have still passed one module with 59.64%. So maybe I can chill a teeny bit about getting this final assignment right.

#StudentsInWales #OpenUniversity

I fucking hate that Open University have made me hate education when I used to love it - specifically when it was socially not ok to enjoy it. I fucking loved the academic side of school and college, and the teeny amount of uni I did way back.

But have they really made me hate "education"?! I think what they are doing is not by definition education...

#OpenUniversity

Restarted all my (week long) practicals this morning and I'm already seeing some corrosion so at least I know these effing nails aren't coated. I'll get one of the practicals (copper chemistry) written up tomorrow and the two longer ones next weekend.

Speeding through molecular biology and genetics now, as 'm trying to get ahead of myself for Busy May. It was my thing when I was at uni decades ago so the vibe is pretty relaxed, even if the pace isn't. All good!

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Fuck it, I've submitted my assignment. It's trash and probably not what they want, but it is not gonna matter how many times I re-read their instructions and ask other people about them, because the problem is the instructions.

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