Generative AI Literacy for Learning: A Dual Perspective on Learning About and With GenAI

The focus of the current research efforts on artificial intelligence (AI) literacy is mainly on learning about it. However, there is a need for the duality between learning about and with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to augment the learning experience in schools and corporate settings. The current study, therefore, aimed to propose a model of GenAI literacy for learning by adopting the grounded theory approach. The participants were professors from four countries and diverse relevant fields. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and open-ended questions. The findings revealed readiness factors, core dimensions, and potential consequences of GenAI literacy. The proposed model also covers the potential challenges and negative impacts of GenAI. This study demonstrates that learning about GenAI serves as a basis for learning with GenAI, leading to potential consequences. The proposed model has the potential to serve as a guide for future research and practice on enhancing GenAI literacy for society.