Target Audience: Age Range: Teens (14-18)
Format of Delivery: Online
Setting: Classroom
What does this resource cover?
Commonsense.org has developed a series of nine lessons geared towards teaching teens AI literacy fundamentals. In a world filled with more content than we could ever possibly consume, recommendation algorithms have long been a necessary part of the internet. This type of AI helps determine what we see (and don't see) online. But while that can be helpful, these algorithms can have unintended consequences, like creating filter bubbles, perpetuating bias, and undermining our creativity, choices, and opportunities. Use this lesson to help your students think critically about how AI is shaping their experiences online in both helpful and harmful ways.
What will community members learn?
According to the included lesson plan, after you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Define recommendation algorithms.
- Understand how recommendation algorithms are trained and make decisions.
- Reflect on how algorithmic content can shape our online experiences and what we value.
How long will this program take?
20 minutes
What materials are needed?
- Computer with internet access
- Lesson Slides
- Recommendation Algorithms Handout and Teacher Guide
How many staff are required?
- One to two staff member
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