Conundrum of the Tech-Savvy Sleuth: Solving Digital Dilemmas
Key Learning Objectives
- Students will learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it functions, gaining foundational knowledge about this emerging technology.
- Students will explore the ethical and safe use of AI, understanding the importance of making responsible decisions in digital environments and considering legal and ethical principles when using and publishing information.
Grade 6 Tech Skills
• Use technology responsibly and make safe choices.
• Understand the importance of not sharing personal information online.
• Explain responsible uses of technology and digital information and possible consequences of inappropriate use.
Steps to Complete
Part One: What is AI and Machine Learning
(1 hour)
- Students get a basic introduction to AI.
- Watch video from Code.org that explains what Machine Learning is.
- Experience training a computer with Quick Draw.
- Use the IBM Machine Learning site to train a computer.
- There is an opportunity to make a game in Scratch using the computer you trained (optional).
Part Two: The Ethics of Using AI
(1 hour)
- Discuss the meaning of the word ethics and what we mean by ethics and AI.
- Watch a video that explains ethics and AI
- Groups discuss scenarios that involve the use of AI in school.
- Groups share their scenarios and thoughts.
- Back in groups, students write the rules that they feel should be in place in their classroom regarding the use of AI.
- Students complete “The Ethics of AI Exit Ticket”
