The AI Literacy Heptagon: A Structured Approach to AI Literacy in Higher Education
This addresses the need for structured AI literacy frameworks in higher education curricula, though it is incremental as it builds on existing concepts.
The study tackled the conceptualization and implementation of AI Literacy in Higher Education by analyzing recent literature, resulting in the AI Literacy Heptagon model that synthesizes seven dimensions to bridge theory and practice.
The integrative literature review addresses the conceptualization and implementation of AI Literacy (AIL) in Higher Education (HE) by examining recent research literature. Through an analysis of publications (2021-2024), we explore (1) how AIL is defined and conceptualized in current research, particularly in HE, and how it can be delineated from related concepts such as Data Literacy, Media Literacy, and Computational Literacy; (2) how various definitions can be synthesized into a comprehensive working definition, and (3) how scientific insights can be effectively translated into educational practice. Our analysis identifies seven central dimensions of AIL: technical, applicational, critical thinking, ethical, social, integrational, and legal. These are synthesized in the AI Literacy Heptagon, deepening conceptual understanding and supporting the structured development of AIL in HE. The study aims to bridge the gap between theoretical AIL conceptualizations and the practical implementation in academic curricula.