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ChatGPT, Gemini, & Copilot: Using generative AI as a tool for information literacy instruction

Author
Christina Boyle
Year
2025
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
DOI/Link
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02763877.2025.2465416
Abstract
In this paper, the author demonstrates their experiences using generative AI to both assist in developing class activity ideas and in facilitating appropriate student use of generative AI in an information literacy course. Attention is given to emphasizing improper uses of generative AI, specifically within the research process, and how the tools may instead be used in an ethical and useful manner to assist with brainstorming research topics. The Association of College & Research Libraries’ Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education is consulted and used as a guideline for identifying how to best incorporate emerging generative AI tools into information literacy instruction. ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot are the three generative AI models that are highlighted and compared, both by the instructor and by students in the author’s information literacy course. The author describes the activities in detail, including how generative AI was used to assist in forming ideas for an interactive lesson to demonstrate various applications of the technology. The process of using generative AI to augment activity planning, classroom experience in implementation, and future considerations are all discussed.
Keywords
AI Literacy, MIL Pedagogy
Tags
AI and society
PGDMIL Course
C06 – Media, Information and Empowerment
PGDMIL Block
C06-B4: Implementation of MIL Strategies
Has Part
C06-U10: Communication, Teaching and Learning
Corpus Status
Accepted – In Corpus

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