Engaging Literature Learners: Exploring Themes in Fiction with Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
Contributor
University of Central Florida. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Central Florida. Division of Digital Learning; Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (2025 : Orlando, Fla.)
Location
Mangrove
Start Date
30-5-2025 10:45 AM
End Date
30-5-2025 11:10 AM
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
Generative AI; Literature engagement; Critical themes; Interdisciplinary learning; Classroom strategies
Subjects
Artificial intelligence in literature; Young adult literature--Study and teaching; Literature--Computer-assisted instruction; Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Ethics in literature--Study and teaching (Secondary)
Description
Students often struggle with traditional reading approaches, leading to superficial understanding and disengagement. This session demonstrates how generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, can inspire student engagement with critical societal themes such as equity, prejudice, and class division. Using The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton as a foundational text, we explore strategies to connect literature with interdisciplinary materials and current events. The result is a dynamic classroom where students actively engage with texts, promoting understanding and academic growth. Attendees will leave with practical tools that leverage AI and encourage creativity, critical thinking, and classroom discussions.
Language
eng
Type
Presentation
Rights Statement
All Rights Reserved
Audience
Librarians; Faculty; Students
Recommended Citation
Shumate, James and Faherty, Dionna, "Engaging Literature Learners: Exploring Themes in Fiction with Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 28.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/friday/28
Engaging Literature Learners: Exploring Themes in Fiction with Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
Mangrove
Students often struggle with traditional reading approaches, leading to superficial understanding and disengagement. This session demonstrates how generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, can inspire student engagement with critical societal themes such as equity, prejudice, and class division. Using The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton as a foundational text, we explore strategies to connect literature with interdisciplinary materials and current events. The result is a dynamic classroom where students actively engage with texts, promoting understanding and academic growth. Attendees will leave with practical tools that leverage AI and encourage creativity, critical thinking, and classroom discussions.