What Is Ai

Topic: What is Artificial Intelligence?

Objectives & Outcomes

• Understand what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it differs from other types of computer technology
• Explore the potential benefits and risks of AI and determine whether AI is likely to replace humans in the workplace
• Gain insight into the current and future applications of AI in various industries

Materials

• Computer or tablet with internet access
• Textbook or other resource materials on AI

Warm-up

• Begin by asking students what they know about AI. What words or phrases do they typically use to describe it?
• Write their responses on the board and discuss as a class.
• Ask students if they have ever used a device or application that uses AI, such as a personal assistant app on their smartphone. What functions does the app perform? How do they think it is able to carry out those functions?

Direct Instruction

• Begin by reviewing the definitions of AI and natural intelligence (NI). AI is the ability of a machine or algorithm to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as problem-solving, decision-making, and speech recognition. NI is the intelligence that humans and other animals possess, including the ability to learn, adapt, and feel emotions.
• Discuss some of the applications of AI, such as self-driving cars, speech recognition, and personal assistants.
• Introduce the concept of deep learning, which is a type of AI that uses neural networks to learn and make decisions.
• Using the handouts, discuss the key components of deep learning, including data, neural networks, and training.
• Discuss potential ethical concerns related to AI, such as the potential for AI to be biased or make decisions that are not in the best interest of humans.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to create a short presentation on a specific AI application, such as self-driving cars or speech recognition.
• Have each pair present their presentation to the class and discuss any new insights or information.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a specific AI application that interests them and research it in depth.
• Students should create a project that demonstrates the practical application of their chosen AI application, such as creating a virtual assistant or designing a self-driving car simulator.

Closure

• Review the key concepts and applications of AI discussed in the lesson.
• Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how it impacts their understanding of AI.
• Encourage students to share their projects with the class and discuss the challenges and successes they experienced during the project-development process.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided-practice and independent-practice activities to assess their understanding of the key concepts and applications of AI.
• Evaluate the projects created during the independent-practice activity to assess students' ability to apply their understanding of AI in a real-world context.