After This Lesson You’ll Be Able To
- Tier 1: Describe AI and automation with examples from daily life.
- Tier 2: Analyze how AI supports human work and ethical decisions.
1. Kick-Off (2-3 min)
Prompt: “Where have you seen AI help someone work faster or smarter?” Goal: Connect familiar tech (Siri, filters, chatbots) to workplace tools.
2. Core Concepts (5-7 min)
| Concept | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Tech completing repetitive tasks. | Auto-billing, robot assembly. |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Systems that learn and predict. | Spell-check, voice assistants. |
| AI Ethics | Fair, transparent use of AI. | Checking bias or sources. |
Mini Demo / Instructor Modeling
Instructor shows two short task examples:
- Manual sorting list of names.
- Using a simple AI tool (e.g., auto-alphabetize in Sheets). Ask: “What stayed the same for the human? What changed?”
3. Guided Work Time (12-15 min)
Tier 1 — “AI Around You” → List 5 examples of AI or automation you use daily and note one benefit and one risk. Create a list of AI tools or platform you are aware of. Now Google AI Tools and note how many more exist. Tier 2 — “Human + Machine Map” → Pick a career and chart tasks AI can do vs. tasks humans should do. List 5 careers that are amplified by AI, and 5 that are in danger of extinction.
4. Reflection (2-3 min)
Exit Ticket (Schoology or Paper): “How can you use AI responsibly to improve—not replace—your work?”