Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence: Crash Course Computer Science #34

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

From spam filters and self-driving cars to cutting edge medical diagnosis and real-time language translation, there has been an increasing need for our computers to learn from data and apply that knowledge to make predictions and decisions. This is the heart of machine learning which sits inside the more ambitious goal of artificial intelligence.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.29

Define artificial intelligence and identify examples of artificial intelligence in the community.

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Vocabulary

  • artificial intelligence

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that artificial intelligence is the use of computer systems to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence and include services such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision
  • making, and translation between languages.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify examples of artificial intelligence.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • while artificial intelligence is designed to aide, it also has negative side effects.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.28

Develop a logical argument for and against artificial intelligence.

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Vocabulary

  • artificial intelligence

Knowledge

Students know:
  • technology has helped many people in many ways and it can also cause harm.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • research artificial intelligence.
  • create an artifact (poster, speech, video, song, poem, pamphlet, presentation, etc.
  • ) that discloses a logical argument in support of or against the use of some form of artificial intelligence.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • technology has limitations.
  • technology can be used in unintended ways that can cause harm or can help.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.23

Debate the positive and negative effects of computing innovations in personal, ethical, social, economic, and cultural spheres.

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Vocabulary

  • innovation
  • ethics
  • social
  • economic

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to discuss positive and negative effects of computing innovations in multiple contexts.
  • that changes in computing innovations can have a range of effects in many contexts.
  • how to communicate their beliefs about computing innovations and the effects caused by advances.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • recognize that innovations can have both positive and negative consequences.
  • identify positive and negative effects of innovation.
  • communicate support for or against innovation.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • advancements can also have drawbacks.
  • we are in a state of change that will require adaptation and education to be a constant.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.35

Appraise the role of artificial intelligence in guiding software and physical systems.

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Vocabulary

  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning
  • physical systems
  • guiding software

Knowledge

Students know:
  • artificial intelligence plays a role in all industries from healthcare to automotive and finance to military.
  • there are philosophical and ethical questions related to artificial intelligence.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • research the roles that artificial intelligence have in guiding software and physical systems.
  • describe ethical and philosophical issues of artificial intelligence roles in society.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • there are positive and negative aspects to the science of artificial intelligence and how it is applied in industries, science, and society.
  • ethical, moral, and philosophical issues must continually be evaluated as artificial intelligence grows in application.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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