How AI systems shape online experiences
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how AI systems influence what I see online.
Key learning points
- AI systems recommend content based on data.
- Algorithms influence what users see online.
- AI recommendations can shape choices and behaviour.
- Awareness of AI systems supports digital wellbeing.
Keywords
Algorithm - a precise set of ordered steps which can be followed by a human or a computer to do a task
Recommendation - a suggestion made by a system
Personalised - tailored to an individual
Common misconception
AI shows random content.
AI systems use data about users to personalise and recommend content.
Teacher tip
Model clearly how past clicks influence recommendations before asking pupils to evaluate impact.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which example shows staged online content?
Q2.Why might an online image not show the full truth?
Q3.Which question shows critical thinking about online media?
Q4.Edited means __________ from the original version.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why might two people see different content on the same app?
Q2.Match each term to its meaning.
a set of rules that a computer follows
a suggestion made by a system
tailored to an individual
Q3.Why can repeated recommendations shape a user's perception?
Q4.Which question shows an awareness of the influence AI systems have?
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