Using AI and digital tools responsibly
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Why this why now
Pupils are encountering AI-driven systems daily and need tools to understand and question them. This unit builds on earlier AI awareness by exploring bias, influence and environmental impact. This impacts many subjects and shows how technology can support critical thinking and ethical awareness at a stage of growing independence.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that AI systems are tools created by humans
- Pupils can describe examples of AI used in everyday digital tools
- Pupils know that data can affect how digital systems behave
- Pupils can explain why digital technologies have wider impacts
Why this why now
Pupils are encountering AI-driven systems daily and need tools to understand and question them. This unit builds on earlier AI awareness by exploring bias, influence and environmental impact. This impacts many subjects and shows how technology can support critical thinking and ethical awareness at a stage of growing independence.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that AI systems are tools created by humans
- Pupils can describe examples of AI used in everyday digital tools
- Pupils know that data can affect how digital systems behave
- Pupils can explain why digital technologies have wider impacts
Using AI and digital tools responsibly
Pupils explore how AI and digital tools shape online search, communication and interaction. They consider environmental impacts and AI bias. Pupils learn about AI chatbots and influence, and reflect on how to use AI systems critically, safely and responsibly.
6 lessons in unit
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