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Module 2 College & Adults

Policy Literacy and Governance

Understand AI governance principles and apply them to real education and workplace decisions.

Core Idea

AI use in institutions is a governance question as much as a technical question. Policy literacy helps practitioners evaluate tradeoffs clearly.

Skills to Build

  • Governance principle interpretation
  • Risk-impact assessment framing
  • Stakeholder and equity considerations

Practice Task

Choose one AI tool used in education or work. Draft a one-page policy memo with:

  • Intended benefits
  • Main risks
  • Required safeguards

Module Assessment

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Questions: 4 Passing score: 75%
1. A governance framework helps organizations:

Governance defines responsibilities, controls, and accountability.

2. A key governance principle is:

Transparent processes support trust and compliance.

3. Policy literacy includes understanding:

Policy decisions involve social and institutional impacts.

4. Before adopting an AI tool, teams should conduct:

Structured assessment improves implementation quality.

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