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William B. Russell
School of Teacher Education, University of Central Florida, USA
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Exploring Capable Citizenship in the Age of GenAI: A Character-Driven Approach Matthew Hensley; Stewart Waters; William B. Russell
Research in Social Sciences and Technology Vol 11 No 2 (2026): Research in Social Sciences and Technology (Special Issue)
Publisher : Research in Social Sciences and Technology- OpenED Network

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As “laboratories for democracy” social studies classrooms are uniquely positioned to nurture the development of not only civic knowledge and skills, but also civic virtues that undergird effective citizenship in a rapidly evolving and interconnected world (NCSS, 2023). Recognizing the intrinsic connection between character and citizenship to “keep the wellspring of civic virtue flowing” (NCSS, 1997, p. 277), we contend that social studies teachers may leverage character education to help their students articulate and reflect on their roles as responsible and conscientious digital citizens who must navigate the presence and influence of GenAI in 21st century life. As such, the purpose of this article is threefold: (1) provide teachers a basic understanding of GenAI and rationale for integrating these technology tools into social studies learning experiences to support wider citizenship education objectives; (2) share relevant pedagogical applications of GenAI technology tools in social studies grounded character education and citizenship; and (3) address practical considerations and concerns associated with using GenAI technology tools in K-12 classroom settings in general.
Co-Authors Matthew Hensley Stewart Waters