
AI Odyssey: Discussing AI with students without sounding robotic
Formerly the stuff of science fiction, it is currently becoming increasingly difficult to imagine a world without AI. Understanding how machines “think” is equally fascinating and important because it is changing the way we use technology, interact with media and politics, and even how we think.
Description
This course aims to demystify AI. As a participant, you'll delve into fundamental concepts and gain insights into what it means for a machine to be intelligent through hands-on interaction with AI tools. This practical experience aims to provide a clear understanding of AI applications, capabilities, and limitations, empowering you to effectively convey this knowledge to your students.
The course will address the question of how our interactions with AI influence our actions and thoughts on both an individual level (for teachers and students) and on a broader societal scale.
Throughout these two weeks, you will come across educational and ethical questions about independent thinking, creativity, intellectual ownership, and the changing nature of truth. Since many questions about AI remain open-ended, discussion questions on the platform will provide ample opportunities for sharing thoughts and ideas. Are you ready to instil AI literacy in your teaching, preparing students for a future where AI's significance continues to grow?
Learning objectives
- Explore the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin artificial intelligence by comparing it with human intelligence and learning more about key concepts.
- Identify the ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of AI technologies in society at large and across different sectors while discussing methods to raise awareness about them within your teaching context.
- Discover practical tools and strategies on how to foster critical thinking in your classroom by integrating AI literacy into your teaching practices.
Methodology & assessment
Certification details
Upon successful completion of the course, a digital course certificate is awarded. The certificate shows the name of the learner and key course details such as the estimated learning hours, the learning objectives, and a link to the course homepage.
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherHead Teacher / Principal
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Learning time:5-10 hours
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