To improve the students’ understanding of AI, Aspen Digital developed a lesson plan to teach students how to recognize and critically interpret how writing choices impact readers’ perceptions of how AI works, what it can be used to do, and who is using it.
Type of Material:
Assignment
Recommended Uses:
Lesson can be done in class, and has material to be used as homework and learning extensions
Technical Requirements:
Access to Word (Microsoft office) or Google docs.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will:
Analyze how AI is discussed in the media
Identify how an author's writing choices can lead to misconceptions about AI
Target Student Population:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic ICT skills
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This lesson was developed by Aspen, with consultation from media literacy experts and other educators. Information is accurate, current, and relevant. The stand-alone lesson serves as a one-time learning activity, and has supporting resources to deepen knowledge. Detailed directions are provided for all activities and are appropriate for subject matter. The lesson ntegrates concepts with examples and student activities while encouraging teacher-student interactions. Links work and are appropriately attributed.
Concerns:
no concerns
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The lesson's learning objectives focus on media-centric ICT literacy standards. The lesson builds understanding progressively, and gives useful examples as well as supplemental sources. The rubric also facilitates efficient learning. In short, the lesson proivdes ready-made asignments that apply ICT literacy to media.
Concerns:
no concerns
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The content, including instructionss, are clear and thorough. The layout is also easy to read and well organized. Instructors can navigate and use the lesson without guidance; little technical skill is needed. Contact informtion is provided. The lesson appears to be ADA-compliant.
Concerns:
no concerns
Creative Commons:
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