Classroom Resource

The Singularity, Skynet, and the Future of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #40

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

In the past 70 years, electronic computing has fundamentally changed how we live our lives, and we believe it’s just getting started. From ubiquitous computing, artificial intelligence, and self-driving cars to brain-computer interfaces, wearable computers, and maybe even the singularity there is so much amazing potential on the horizon.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.22

Research the impact of computing technology on possible career pathways.

Unpacked Content

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Vocabulary

  • computing technology

Knowledge

Students know:
  • computing technology can impact careers both positively and negatively.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • recognize that changes in technology will affect future career opportunities (examples: taxi cabs vs. ride sharing; self-driving vehicles vs. over
  • the
  • road trucking; change in space needed at colleges as students transition to online courses).

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • being mindful of changes in technology can make one aware of potential changes in future industry.
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.

Unpacked Content

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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.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/singularity-skynet-future-crash-cour…

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Approved Date

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