Elon University released a third edition of its Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence, positioning the resource as a practical, human-centered framework to help students use AI thoughtfully rather than defaulting to automation. The 2026 edition is titled “Human Wisdom for the Age of AI: A Field Guide to Cultivating Essential Skills,” and is available as a free PDF with teacher modules and an online self-assessment tool. The guide is offered in partnership with the American Association of Colleges and Universities and The Princeton Review, reflecting a wider institutional push for scalable AI literacy that can be integrated into classrooms. The resource focuses on habits of mind that protect depth and judgment as AI systems accelerate drafting, summarization, and research workflows. It frames the core institutional challenge as preserving intellectual engagement while helping learners make informed choices about when and how to use AI. For universities and schools already implementing AI policies, the immediate impact is adoption-ready infrastructure: a common learning artifact that can standardize expectations around AI use, reflection, and accountability for student work.
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