Critical AI Literacy Framework

About A.U.D.I.T.

The Project & the Author

1. Genesis of the Project

The A.U.D.I.T. Protocol emerged from a simple observation: students are using AI tools extensively, but critical thinking instruction isn't keeping pace.

The Catalyst

As a Mathematics Education Inspector in France, I observed a widening gap:

The question shifted:
From "Should students use AI?" → "How do we equip them to use it intelligently?"

The "Columbo" Insight

The breakthrough came from rethinking the fundamental pedagogical stance:

Traditional Model ("Sherlock Holmes")

  • Student = investigator searching for answers
  • Teacher = revealer of enigmas
  • AI = threat to authentic learning

New Model ("Columbo")

  • Student = critical validator analyzing solutions
  • Teacher = orchestrator of learning environments
  • AI = imperfect tool generating testable outputs

Just as Lieutenant Columbo knows the culprit from the start but must build the proof, students in the AI era often have access to answers—the challenge is validating them intelligently.

2. About the Author

Philippe Dupeyrat

Inspecteur d'Académie - Inspecteur Pédagogique Régional (IA-IPR)
Mathematics Education Inspector, France

Professional Role

In the French education system, an IA-IPR is responsible for:

  • Pedagogical support: Advising teachers on instructional methods
  • Curriculum implementation: Disseminating national mathematics programs
  • Assessment support: Accompanying and evaluating examination protocols
  • Professional development: Training teachers in pedagogical innovation

This position provides both classroom proximity (through school visits and teacher collaboration) and systemic perspective (through policy contribution).

Research Interests

  • Didactics of mathematics in technological contexts
  • Critical thinking education across disciplines
  • AI literacy as fundamental civic competency
  • Teacher professional development for technology integration

3. Educational Approach

This educational approach rests on three pillars:

1. Student Agency

Learning happens when students discover, not when they're told. The A.U.D.I.T. sequences embody this: students set traps, observe failures, draw conclusions.

2. Intellectual Honesty

Don't tell students "AI is dangerous" or "AI is magical." Give them tools to evaluate for themselves. Critical thinking beats moralizing.

3. Adaptability

Technology changes; pedagogical principles endure. The "Columbo" stance—critical validation over passive reception—transcends specific tools.

4. Transparency Note ⭐

AI in Creating This Resource

In keeping with the protocol's emphasis on transparency and critical thinking, I must note:

This website (including English translations) was created with assistance from AI tools. Specifically:

  • English translation: AI-assisted with human review
  • Website development: AI code generation with human oversight
  • Content organization: Collaborative human-AI process

Why mention this?

Because the A.U.D.I.T. Protocol teaches students to:

  1. Be transparent about AI use
  2. Validate AI outputs critically
  3. Take responsibility for final content

"Practice what you preach" is core to credibility. Using AI to create resources about AI literacy—while being explicit about that use—models the very behavior we want students to develop.

The final content reflects human decisions, expertise, and responsibility. AI was a tool, not the author.

5. International Sharing & Collaboration

Why Share Internationally?

This protocol was developed within the French education system, but critical AI literacy is a global need. Students worldwide face the same challenge: abundant access to AI-generated content without corresponding critical evaluation skills.

What's Transferable

Invitation to Collaborate

International Teachers Welcome

If you're implementing A.U.D.I.T. in your educational context:

Academic Collaboration

For researchers interested in:

Open to: Co-authored publications, conference presentations, research partnerships

6. Contact

Questions About the Protocol?

Want to Share Your Experience?

Interested in Research Collaboration?

Email: philippe.dupeyrat@icloud.com

French Resources: philipped79.github.io/audit-ia

Pedagogical Field Research

The A.U.D.I.T. Protocol isn't just a pedagogical tool—it's a statement about education in the AI era:

This middle path—critical engagement—is harder than extremes. It requires teachers to:

It's ambitious. But our students deserve nothing less.

"The goal isn't to make students fear AI or worship it, but to make them intelligent partners in its use. The 'Columbo Teacher' doesn't provide answers—they cultivate the critical mindset to validate them."
— Philippe Dupeyrat