Discussing the Role of AI

As we worked through these revisions, we had several intensive meetings in December and January to discuss not only specific updates but also how we conceptualize this version. One key topic of discussion was the role of AI. Although AI is specifically mentioned in the document, our focus extends beyond it to emphasize a broader understanding of metaliteracy. Our overarching goal is to acknowledge AI’s significant influence while ensuring that metaliteracy fosters a comprehensive and adaptable approach to learning in social information environments. Many of the revised objectives inherently address the need for metacognitive reflection and the ethical production of information, which are essential when engaging with AI-driven technologies.

Streamlining the Objectives

Through our collaborative efforts, we have refined this document to make it more actionable and adaptable for today’s educators and learners. This latest version of the Metaliteracy Goals and Learning Objectives streamlines the previous iteration by reducing the number of objectives from 34 to 20, providing greater clarity and focus. It further enhances self-awareness, critical thinking, and adaptability, ensuring that learners are prepared to engage with the complex information environments of today and the future. We made difficult decisions about which objectives to retain, eliminate, or merge, ultimately arriving at a more concise and focused approach. This process reinforced the “meta” perspective that distinguishes metaliteracy from traditional information literacy, aligning the framework with its continued evolution. This latest version underscores the essential ways in which metaliteracy supports continuous reflection, ethical participation in digital environments, and the responsible creation of knowledge.

How We Used AI

It is worth noting that we applied generative AI as a writing assistant to enhance clarity, refine the structure of ideas, and assess how certain objectives align with learning domains which provided valuable insights. Rather than allowing AI to dictate content, we used it as a tool for reflection and refinement, ensuring that our revisions remained true to the principles of metaliteracy that we have been developing for several years. This process serves as a model for how learners can engage with generative AI in a thoughtful, ethical, and collaborative manner—leveraging its strengths while maintaining critical oversight and intellectual ownership of ideas.

Call for Translations

As a next step, we welcome translation assistance to make the 2025 Metaliteracy Goals and Learning Objectives accessible globally. Translations will support a wider group of educators, learners, and researchers to integrate metaliteracy into their work, fostering international collaboration and engagement. If you can help, please leave a comment or contact us directly. Your support in broadening access to metaliteracy is invaluable. We invite you to review the final version of the 2025 Metaliteracy Goals and Learning Objectives and share your thoughts in the comments.

Thanks to the Metaliteracy Community

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed during the open comment period. Your feedback was instrumental in shaping this final version, and we truly appreciate the thoughtful engagement from the metaliteracy community. Your insights helped refine the goals and objectives, making certain that they are relevant and impactful in educational and professional settings. Thank you for being part of this important process and for your ongoing support of metaliteracy. We look forward to continuing this important conversation with you. We invite you to review the final version of the 2025 Metaliteracy Goals and Learning Objectives and share your thoughts in the comments.

Now that the final version is available, we encourage you to explore the document and consider how these revised goals and objectives can be applied in your own teaching and learning. How do they support your approach to integrating metaliteracy and AI in education? What kinds of assignments or learning activities could be developed based on these insights? We invite you to share how you plan to apply these ideas in your work, teaching, or learning journey!

We look forward to hearing from you and keeping the dialogue going!

-Tom and Trudi