Kismet: The Social Robot

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7

Overview

Researchers in the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory working on emerging technology to engineer smarter robots. They are now building a machine that interacts socially with people in this video segment adapted from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This video comes with discussion questions. 

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

DLCS18.6.15

Identify emerging technologies in computing.

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to research for emerging technologies.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • gather information about new products.
  • share information in a legal and responsible way.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • technology is ever
  • changing.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.14

Discuss current events related to emerging technologies in computing and the effects such events have on individuals and the global society.

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • all technologies impact society in some way.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify impacts of emerging technologies.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • emerging technologies can have both positive and negative impacts to societies (Ex: a technology can improve efficiency but reduce the number of jobs available).

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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