The hidden pillar: Why domain expertise might be the most important part of AI literacy

Is domain expertise the missing key to AI literacy?

While conversations about AI often focus on tools, prompts, and digital ethics, there’s a vital element we rarely talk about: deep contextual understanding—especially when it comes to AI in education.

Hi, I’m Bianca Raby. In this video, I explore the often-overlooked fifth pillar of the DEC AI Literacy Framework: Domain expertise.

Without it, our ability to use AI meaningfully—particularly in learning environments—falls short.

You’ll learn:
Why domain knowledge matters more than ever
How to navigate the 3 levels of AI literacy
Ways to protect the human essence of learning amid rapid innovation

If you’re an educator seeking to lead with intention in the age of AI—or if you care about using technology to empower rather than diminish student voices—this conversation is for you.
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Timestamps:
00:27 Domain expertise and the Digital Education Council AI Literacy Framework
00:38 A common misconception about AI literacy
00:54 AI literacy as an educator
1:12 Three levels of domain expertise educators operate within
2:55 How many educators do we need at each level to preserve the human side of learning?
3:30 How AI can flatten the individuality of student voice
5:21 The enduring pillar in a changing educational world

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