AI Literacy + Data Literacy: Two Crucial Skillsets for Making Better Decisions With GenAI
Dec. 2, 2026
Schools handle more student data than ever, and GenAI tools promise to turn complex data into actionable insights in seconds. But a fluent, confident summary from a chatbot is not always an accurate one. When AI-generated insights influence decisions about students, thoughtful interpretation and professional judgment are essential.
Navigating these high-stakes situations requires more than AI literacy; educators and leaders also need data literacy. They need to understand how GenAI can get data wrong, often in ways that are harder to notice than errors in text, and they need to know their data well enough to recognize when an output doesn’t hold up.
In this webinar, Amanda Bickerstaff, Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education, will talk with Chris Hull, Co-Founder and President of Otus, about why these two literacies need to be developed together. Chris will share what Otus has learned building AI-powered data tools for over a decade, the unique challenges and opportunities GenAI presents, and the habits and skills he has seen that benefit educators the most. Tanner Higgin, Director of Curriculum and Content at AI for Education, will then dig into the design of Foundations of AI in Education, a free two-course series from Otus and AI for Education that helps educators and leaders use GenAI with data safely, ethically, and effectively.
This session is for teachers, instructional coaches, school and district leaders, and anyone responsible for making decisions with student data.
Can’t make the time? A recording + resources will be emailed to all registrants.
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Amanda Bickerstaff
Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school science teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.
Chris Hull
Chris Hull Bio: Chris Hull is the co-founder and President of Otus, an education technology company that supports schools across the U.S. with comprehensive solutions for assessment, data management, and insights into student performance. As a former educator, Chris understands the challenges and rewards of the classroom, an experience that has fueled his commitment to developing innovative solutions that empower educators and enhance student outcomes. His journey from teaching to founding Otus was driven by a passion for education and a desire to make a meaningful impact. Chris believes that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and that begins by equipping educators and school communities with the right tools and data to make a difference in students' lives
Tanner Higgin
Tanner is the Director of Curriculum and Content at AI for Education. He brings over 13 years of experience driving innovation in edtech with roles spanning learning design, research, product development, and content strategy. All of his work is rooted in a commitment to human-centered and values-sensitive technology that puts students and teachers first. At Common Sense Media and WestEd he’s been lucky enough to create or contribute to edtech and AI products that have reached millions to tens of millions of educators and learners. Tanner holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside, where he taught for six years while publishing research on digital media culture.