LP1 - Intro to AI - Elementary School

Lesson: First steps in AI land.

Audience & Context

Class/Course	Social Skills , IT
Teacher Name	Created by Niels Dillen (VBS OLV) & Joos Van Cauwenberghe (RHIZO 1)
Audience	Elementary school, 6th year (students are 10 - 11 old)

Lessons Topics

Explore how AI works in the background. (MEge1) Test out the possibilities of AI. (MEge1, MEge5, MEmw1, IVoc5) Express in their own words how they can use the possibilities of AI responsibly. (MEmw1, MEmw3, MEge5, MEva3, IKwn2)

Learning Objectives

IKwn2 - Act conscientiously and responsibly IVoc5 - Handle information sources MEva3 - Develop digital information skills MEmw1 - Use media enthusiastically and positively MEmw2 - Critically evaluate one's own and others' media content and media use in terms of form and content MEmw3 - Use media thoughtfully and carefully MEge1 - Discover and understand the uniqueness and possibilities of various media tools and their applications MEge5 - Experience and illustrate the function and value of media in one's own world.

Online Teaching Experience Storyboard

Flow	Timing	Description	Support Tools & Resources
OPEN
Hook/ Icebreaker/ Recap	5 min	Discuss with the students what they already know about AI, have them articulate what AI stands for, and ask them to provide examples of AI applications they are familiar with. Use Google Slides to add their answers collaboratively. Then, explain what AI is capable of doing.	Video Conferencing (loom, zoom, meet, etc.) Google Slides in student workspace (or share link upfront, use this google slide presentation as guide throughout the whole lesson.
Agenda	2 min	Review what you will explore together with them during this lesson (2nd slide)	Google slides
PROCESS
Activate	5 min	On slide 3, allow students to note ideas they want to create using AI. Log in to Canva	Google Slides Canva
Content	15 min	Demo some AI applications in Canva Magic Write Magic Edit AI-generated images
Practice & Evaluate	30 min	Let students test this application themselves. If in doubt, allow students to watch pre-recorded demos of each application. Application 1: magic write This tool helps students enhance, formalize, or complete a text, aiding in writing. Ask them about the right way to use it. Remind them to verify the text's information and rephrase it in their own words. Application 2: Magic Edit This feature allows students to add or modify elements in a photo. Discuss appropriate usage. Caution them against using it harmfully, like altering someone's photo without consent. Emphasize AI's purpose is to assist, not harm, and highlight the need for permission to use or share someone’s photo. AI-generated Images: In Canva, students can describe what they want in an image, and AI will create it. Note that this requires significant computing power, limiting users to 500 monthly images.	Loom prerecorded videos Google Slides
CLOSE
Summary	5 min	True/false statements Review the key takeaways from the lesson using the true/false statements with the students. Students can use loom/teams/Meet functions or chat to vote. Emphasize that AI can be extremely useful, but we must carefully consider when and how to use AI daily. AI can assist in writing, but we should always verify the accuracy of AI-generated content. Additionally, it's best to rewrite the text in our own words, using AI's output as a reference. Also, ask the students if they can provide other examples of proper AI usage.
Closing nugget	5 min	Inform the students that a new law called the 'AI Act' has been passed in Europe. This law sets out regulations for the development and use of AI. Mention that the school has also adopted a similar AI Act, outlining guidelines for AI usage. Review these guidelines with the students and relate them to the examples discussed. Place the poster about the AI Act in the classroom.