Using data science and AI tools effectively and safely
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Why this why now
AI, machine learning and data science are part of pupils’ daily lives through the apps, websites and tools they already use at home and in school. This unit helps them reflect on these experiences and understand how such technologies shape the world around them. Pupils learn to use these tools effectively while recognising potential risks, developing the judgment needed to become safe, discerning and responsible users of emerging digital systems.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils recognise that computer systems follow instructions to carry out tasks.
- Pupils understand that AI is computer systems that are designed to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence.
- Pupils recognise that AI tools can be used to generate content.
- Pupils have experience of modelling and processing data.
Threads
Why this why now
AI, machine learning and data science are part of pupils’ daily lives through the apps, websites and tools they already use at home and in school. This unit helps them reflect on these experiences and understand how such technologies shape the world around them. Pupils learn to use these tools effectively while recognising potential risks, developing the judgment needed to become safe, discerning and responsible users of emerging digital systems.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils recognise that computer systems follow instructions to carry out tasks.
- Pupils understand that AI is computer systems that are designed to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence.
- Pupils recognise that AI tools can be used to generate content.
- Pupils have experience of modelling and processing data.
Using data science and AI tools effectively and safely
In this unit, pupils will explore how data science and AI tools are having an impact on our daily lives. They will develop an understanding of how to use these tools effectively as well as an awareness of the issues relating to trust, bias and misinformation.
8 lessons in unit
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