AI Foundations and Applications: A Youth Teaching Guide, Level 1 - What is AI and How Does it Work?
Self-paced
Instructor: Kimberly Stanke
Full course description
Start Date
Open Now
Price
$35.00
Credential
Non-Credit Badge
Length
4-6 Hours
Commitment
4-6 Hours
Format
Asynchronous
Youth and AI: Level 1
Course Description
Learn clear, non‑technical explanations for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science—and how they relate. Explore how machines “learn” from different types of data, peek under the hood at generative AI, compare human and machine decision‑making, and discover why human oversight remains essential. By the end of this section, you’ll be able to explain key concepts, illustrate them with games and metaphors, and build your students’ confidence in asking smart questions about AI.
Learning Objectives
- Learn clear, non-technical explanations for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science and how they relate.
- Explore how machines learn from different types of data, peek under the hood at generative AI, compare human and machine decisionmaking, and discover why human oversight remains essential.
- Explain key concepts, illustrate them with games and metaphors, and build your students confidence in asking smart questions about AI.
Target Learner
The target learner for this course is Educators, Teachers, Professionals in Education, Life Long Learners, Parents, and anyone who work with or influence 7th-12th graders.
Course Topics
- AI in Education
