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Putting AI to Work in Disciplinary Literacy

Shifting Mindsets and Guiding Classroom Instruction

Rachel Karchmer-Klein
Foreword by Amy C. Hutchison

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December 18, 2025
ISBN 9781462559459
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230 Pages
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Ideal for Professional Development
Can generative AI support—not supplant—students’ reading, writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills? In this practical, literacy-centered guide, Rachel Karchmer-Klein shows how AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can be integrated into grades 6–12 instruction without compromising academic rigor or student voice. Grounded in the principles of disciplinary literacy, the book helps teachers shift their mindsets, explore ethical dilemmas, and design content-rich lessons that keep student thinking at the center. With ready-to-use lesson plans, classroom vignettes, Try It Out activities, discussion prompts, and reproducible planning forms, this resource empowers educators to reimagine learning in the age of AI.
“As a high school educator, I’m excited to see a resource that helps teachers thoughtfully bring AI into the classroom. In an uncertain world where AI is constantly evolving, it is more important than ever to teach students how to use it responsibly and effectively. This book offers constructive ideas and fresh ways to rethink how we support students’ learning in today’s tech-driven environment.”

—Mandi Fox-McKeen, MEd, Special Educator, U.S. History, Global 9, and English 9 Teacher, Ballston Spa High School, Ballston Spa, New York


“Karchmer-Klein provides educators with practical, evidence-based strategies for classroom transformation, even as states continue to develop AI guidance. This book skillfully bridges theory with actionable implementation, making it an ideal cornerstone for professional development workshops. Teachers and coaches in grades 6–12 will gain concrete examples and strategies to enhance their disciplinary literacy instruction and prepare students for an AI-integrated future.”

—Jeff Kilner, MEd, K–12 Instructional Technology Specialist, Indian River School District, Selbyville, Delaware

About the Author

Rachel Karchmer-Klein, PhD, is Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy and educational technology. A former elementary classroom teacher and reading specialist, her research investigates the intersection of literacy, digital tools, and instructional design. Dr. Karchmer-Klein explores how educators can create learning experiences that leverage technological affordances to support reading, writing, and critical thinking. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals on such topics as online teacher education, multimodal literacy, and technology-integrated instruction. Dr. Karchmer-Klein’s work is grounded in the belief that solid instruction—not technology—is the key to effective digital learning, and she aims to prepare educators to teach thoughtfully and adaptively in an increasingly connected world.

Audience

Classroom teachers of students ages 11–17 (grades 6–12), literacy specialists, instructional coaches, and school administrators.