Class 1: What is AI? Understanding the Digital Revolution
Learning Objectives:
- Define artificial intelligence in simple, relatable terms
- Identify everyday examples of AI in students’ lives
- Distinguish between human intelligence and artificial intelligence
- Understand how AI impacts daily activities
Key Topics:
- AI definition: “Smart computers that learn and make decisions”
- Real-world AI examples: Voice assistants (Siri, Alexa), YouTube recommendations, face recognition in photos, predictive text
- Differences between robots, computers, and AI systems
- AI in games, apps, and social media platforms
- Introduction to the five “Big Ideas” of AI
Activities:
- Interactive game: “Is It AI or Not?” classification exercise
- Show-and-tell: Students share personal AI experiences
- Video exploration: How Quick Draw! by Google learns from drawings