Class Lesson Note
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Author |
School |
Lesson |
Date |
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Michael Smith |
Evergreen Academy |
Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society |
July 2, 2050 |
Lesson Note
Introduction
Today, we will delve into one of the most significant innovations of our time: Artificial Intelligence. We will explore AI's impact, discussing its ethical considerations, the opportunities it presents, and the challenges our society faces due to its influence.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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Discuss the historical development and applications of Artificial Intelligence.
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Analyze the ethical challenges posed by AI usage.
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Identify the potential socio-economic opportunities and challenges AI presents.
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Strategize how society can harness these opportunities and mitigate the identified challenges.
Activities
Activity 1: A Dive into AI - 30 minutes
For this first activity, students will research and summarize the development and accomplishments of AI in various sectors. They will share their findings in pairs before presenting to the class.
Activity 2: An Ethical Discussion - 45 minutes
In small discussion groups, students will debate the ethical implications of AI, using real-life examples to illustrate their points. Each group will end with a consensus on AI's ethical standing.
Activity 3: AI's Effect on Socio-economic Paradigms - 40 minutes
Students will work independently evaluating how AI has shaped society from a socio-economic perspective, listing both challenges and opportunities. Students will then join groups to compare their findings and draw common conclusions.
Activity 4: Strategy Workshop - 50 minutes
The class will then brainstorm techniques for utilizing AI's potential benefits and mitigating its challenges. Using their preceding activities as a reference, students will focus on creating actionable steps that can be taken within a societal context.
Conclusion
The lesson draws to a close with a brief summary, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI's impact on society and the need for proactive mitigation strategies. Students will reflect on their learnings and submit a brief report consolidating their activity outcomes.
