Pearson Launches AI Literacy Modules to Help Instructors Teach Responsible AI Skills
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) has launched new AI Literacy Modules to address the growing demand for AI education in higher learning institutions. The modules will be integrated into over 170 MyLab and Mastering courses across STEM, business, health professions, and humanities disciplines.
The initiative includes three modules focusing on AI validation and citation, available in the U.S. and select global markets. Students completing the modules earn Credly by Pearson badges, with a capstone badge awarded for full completion. According to a Forbes survey, 98% of educators identified a need for ethical AI education.
This launch is part of Pearson's broader AI strategy, with over 80% of their products now digital or digitally enabled. The modules aim to promote responsible AI use while developing workforce-ready skills for students.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) ha presentato nuovi Moduli di Alfabetizzazione AI per rispondere alla crescente richiesta di formazione sull'IA nelle istituzioni di istruzione superiore. I moduli saranno integrati in oltre 170 corsi MyLab e Mastering nei settori STEM, business, professioni sanitarie e discipline umanistiche.
L'iniziativa comprende tre moduli dedicati alla validazione e alla citazione dell'IA, disponibili negli Stati Uniti e in alcuni mercati internazionali. Gli studenti che completano i moduli ricevono badge Credly by Pearson, con un badge finale rilasciato al completamento totale. Secondo un sondaggio di Forbes, il 98% degli insegnanti ha rilevato la necessità di un'educazione etica sull'IA.
Il lancio rientra nella strategia più ampia di Pearson sull'IA, con oltre il 80% dei loro prodotti ora digitale o abilitato digitalmente. I moduli puntano a promuovere un uso responsabile dell'IA e a sviluppare competenze pronte per il mondo del lavoro.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) ha lanzado nuevos Módulos de Alfabetización en IA para atender la creciente demanda de educación sobre IA en instituciones de educación superior. Los módulos se integrarán en más de 170 cursos MyLab y Mastering en disciplinas STEM, negocios, profesiones de la salud y humanidades.
La iniciativa incluye tres módulos centrados en la validación y la citación de la IA, disponibles en EE. UU. y en mercados globales selectos. Los estudiantes que completen los módulos obtendrán insignias Credly by Pearson, con una insignia de culminación al completar todo el programa. Según una encuesta de Forbes, el 98% de los educadores identificó la necesidad de educación ética sobre IA.
Este lanzamiento forma parte de la estrategia más amplia de Pearson en IA, con más del 80% de sus productos ahora digitales o con capacidades digitales. Los módulos buscan fomentar un uso responsable de la IA y desarrollar habilidades que preparen a los estudiantes para el mercado laboral.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO)가 고등교육 기관에서의 AI 교육 수요 증가에 대응하기 위해 새로운 AI 리터러시 모듈을 출시했습니다. 해당 모듈은 STEM, 경영, 보건 전문직 및 인문학 분야의 170개가 넘는 MyLab 및 Mastering 강좌에 통합될 예정입니다.
이번 이니셔티브는 AI 검증 및 인용에 중점을 둔 세 가지 모듈을 포함하며, 미국 및 일부 글로벌 시장에서 제공됩니다. 모듈을 완료한 학생들은 Credly by Pearson 배지를 받고, 전체 과정을 완료하면 캡스톤 배지가 수여됩니다. Forbes 설문조사에 따르면 98%의 교육자가 윤리적 AI 교육의 필요성을 확인했습니다.
이번 출시는 Pearson의 광범위한 AI 전략의 일부로, 현재 제품의 80% 이상이 디지털 또는 디지털 지원 상태입니다. 이 모듈들은 책임 있는 AI 사용을 장려하고 학생들이 현장에 즉시 투입될 수 있는 역량을 기르는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) a lancé de nouveaux modules d'alphabétisation à l'IA pour répondre à la demande croissante de formation à l'IA dans les établissements d'enseignement supérieur. Les modules seront intégrés à plus de 170 cours MyLab et Mastering dans les domaines STEM, commerce, professions de santé et sciences humaines.
L'initiative comprend trois modules axés sur la validation et la citation de l'IA, disponibles aux États-Unis et sur certains marchés internationaux. Les étudiants qui complètent les modules obtiennent des badges Credly by Pearson, un badge final étant délivré pour l'achèvement complet. Selon une enquête de Forbes, 98 % des éducateurs ont signalé un besoin d'éducation éthique à l'égard de l'IA.
Ce lancement s'inscrit dans la stratégie globale de Pearson en matière d'IA, plus de 80 % de leurs produits étant désormais numériques ou dotés de fonctionnalités numériques. Les modules visent à promouvoir une utilisation responsable de l'IA tout en développant des compétences prêtes pour le marché du travail.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) hat neue KI-Grundlagenmodule eingeführt, um der wachsenden Nachfrage nach KI-Bildung an Hochschulen gerecht zu werden. Die Module werden in über 170 MyLab- und Mastering-Kurse in den Bereichen MINT, Wirtschaft, Gesundheitsberufe und Geisteswissenschaften integriert.
Die Initiative umfasst drei Module zur KI-Validierung und Zitierung, die in den USA und ausgewählten internationalen Märkten verfügbar sind. Studierende, die die Module abschließen, erhalten Credly by Pearson-Badges, bei vollständigem Abschluss gibt es ein abschließendes Capstone-Badge. Einer Forbes-Umfrage zufolge sahen 98 % der Lehrkräfte Bedarf an ethischer KI-Bildung.
Der Start ist Teil von Pearsons umfassender KI-Strategie, wobei über 80 % ihrer Produkte mittlerweile digital oder digitalfähig sind. Die Module sollen verantwortungsbewussten KI-Einsatz fördern und zugleich berufsrelevante Kompetenzen für Studierende entwickeln.
- Integration into over 170 MyLab and Mastering courses across multiple disciplines
- Professional certification through Credly badges enhances student employability
- 80% of Pearson's products are now digital or digitally enabled
- Strong market validation with 98% of educators identifying need for AI education
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Pearson's AI Literacy Modules position the company strategically in the growing edtech AI market, addressing academic integrity while building workforce-relevant credentials.
Pearson's new AI Literacy Modules represent a strategic product expansion that addresses two critical market needs simultaneously. First, they help instructors tackle the 98% of educators concerned about ethical AI use according to Forbes data cited in the release. Second, they position Pearson at the intersection of education and workforce preparation through their integration with Credly credentials.
The modules' integration into over 170 MyLab and Mastering courses across multiple disciplines demonstrates significant scale and leverages Pearson's existing digital infrastructure. This approach efficiently expands their digital footprint with minimal development costs while generating potential new revenue streams from credential programs.
The emphasis on Credly badges is particularly noteworthy as it creates a secondary value proposition beyond the classroom – workplace recognition. This dual-purpose strategy helps Pearson capture value across both educational and professional development markets.
This launch aligns with Pearson's broader AI strategy, building on their Generative AI Foundations Certification. With 80% of their products now digital or digitally-enabled, this move represents continued execution of their digital transformation strategy while addressing a timely market need. By focusing on responsible AI use rather than just AI implementation, Pearson differentiates itself from competitors solely focused on AI as a learning tool rather than as a learning subject.
New Modules Tackle Faculty Concerns About AI Misuse While Credentialing Students with Workforce-Ready Skills
Launching this fall, the three AI Literacy Modules will be available in more than 170 MyLab and Mastering courses in STEM, business, the health professions, and the humanities. Each module is short, student-friendly, and aligned with real-world applications, covering topics such as validating AI-generated results and appropriately citing AI tool outputs. The modules will be available in
"The modules are fantastic and allow students to absorb information in bite-sized pieces," said Sarah Miesse, a University of
"Educators have told us they need help guiding students through the ethical use of AI in their courses to promote learning and uphold academic integrity," said Tom ap Simon, President of Pearson Higher Education and Virtual Learning. "These modules address educators' concerns head-on while preparing students to use AI to thrive in school and the workforce. They're part of our broader commitment to teaching AI, personalizing learning with AI, and applying it responsibly in society."
Students are increasingly using AI for coursework without understanding how to validate content or cite sources appropriately—skills essential for learning, academic integrity, and future careers. Today's launch reinforces Pearson's belief that responsible AI use can foster deeper learning, drive positive outcomes, and build skills that are needed in the workforce.
Students who complete the modules earn Credly by Pearson badges, recognized by colleges and employers. A capstone badge is awarded for completing all three modules, signaling proficiency in AI literacy and responsible technology use.
You can experience the AI Literacy Modules with a self-guided demo.
This launch builds on Pearson's expanding AI learning ecosystem, which includes its Generative AI Foundations Certification and other credentials and certifications.
Pearson's application of generative AI is backed by learning science, vetted by subject matter experts, and shows tangible improved learning outcomes for students, such as more active, engaged study and higher-order thinking. With over
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