AI Literacy for School Success
Class Introduction: AI Literacy for School Success
Overview: The “AI Literacy for School Success” course is a dynamic 12-day program designed to integrate AI into the educational journey of students from grades 3 or up. By leveraging Google’s Gemini model, this course enables students to build a variety of practical projects, making learning not only more engaging but also fun. Students will learn the fundamentals of AI, explore its real-world applications, and understand its increasing importance in a variety of industries.
Objective: This course aims to empower students with the knowledge to build with AI—an in-demand skill that is crucial for future success. As the educational landscape continues to evolve, understanding AI and learning how to learn effectively are vital for staying ahead of the curve. Additionally, students will gain proficiency in crafting effective prompts for AI tools like ChatGPT, enhancing the quality and relevance of their interactions with AI technologies.
Target Audience: This course is tailored for Grade 3 and above students who have an interest in technology and STEM, providing them with foundational skills in AI and an introduction to programming and problem-solving.
No prerequisites required, start from scratch!
Covering Contents:
Introduction to AI
- Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Definitions and basic principles.
- The significance of AI in modern technology and its historical context.
How AI Works
- Dive into Machine Learning and Deep Learning basics.
- The role of algorithms in AI: Learning patterns from data.
AI in Daily Life
- Discovering AI in everyday applications: Smartphones, social media, and beyond.
- Case studies highlighting AI’s impact on various sectors.
AI Tools and Programming
- Overview of key AI programming tools and languages (focusing on Python).
- Basic programming concepts related to AI.
AI and Creativity
- Exploring AI’s role in arts such as music and visual arts.
- Hands-on session using AI to create simple artworks or musical pieces.
Understanding AI Ethics
- Discussion on AI ethics: Privacy concerns, bias, and fairness.
- Role-playing different scenarios to explore ethical dilemmas in AI.
AI for Social Good
- How AI is used to address global challenges like climate change.
- Group discussion on potential AI projects beneficial to communities.
Future of AI
- Exploring speculative developments in AI and their potential societal impacts.
- Interactive session on how these developments could transform industries.
AI Projects:
- Students work on various AI projects, applying their learned skills.
- Projects include:
- Applying AI safety principles for robust and safe project outcomes.
- Developing a speech-to-text converter in the style of a favorite YouTuber.
- Creating a text-to-speech application using the voice of a favorite YouTuber.
- Building a study companion and flash card generator.
Final Presentation:
- Students present their AI projects, demonstrating their application of AI skills and creativity.
Course Materials and Technology Needs:
- Access to a computer and the internet is necessary.
- Instruction on utilizing specific apps and platforms for AI projects will be provided.
This course is designed to be highly interactive and practical, ensuring that students not only learn about AI but also apply it in meaningful ways to enhance their learning and problem-solving abilities.
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