AI for a Better Future
Program:
AI for a Better Future: Applications, Skills, and Careers for Egyptian Students
Objective
Over three days, students will gain a foundational understanding of AI, learn how to use AI tools in everyday life, and explore AI’s potential to enhance their career opportunities.
Total Time: 3 Hours
Session 1: What is AI? (60 Minutes)
- Topics:
- Definition and Basics of AI.
- Types of AI: Narrow vs. General AI.
- Common AI Examples: Virtual assistants, search engines, and recommendation systems.
- Activity: Interactive Brainstorm - Students share examples of AI they encounter daily and discuss how it affects their lives.
Session 2: AI in Everyday Life (60 Minutes)
- Topics:
- How AI powers social media, entertainment, online shopping, and healthcare.
- The role of AI in improving safety (e.g., navigation apps) and convenience.
- Activity: Video Quiz - Watch a short video about AI applications and take a quiz to reinforce learning.
Session 3: The Benefits and Challenges of AI (60 Minutes)
- Topics:
- Pros of AI: Efficiency, accessibility, improved decision-making.
- Challenges: Privacy, bias, and potential job automation.
- Activity: Group Discussion - Students discuss the pros and cons of AI and how it can impact society positively and negatively.
Total Time: 3 Hours
Session 4: Introduction to Machine Learning (ML) (45 Minutes)
- Topics:
- Basics of Machine Learning and its importance in AI.
- Types of Machine Learning: Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
- Activity: Simple Demo with Teachable Machine - Students learn how to train a model to recognize objects or sounds.
Session 5: Using AI Tools in Daily Life (75 Minutes)
- Topics:
- AI-powered tools for productivity, such as Grammarly, Google Assistant, and voice-to-text applications.
- Image recognition and translation apps, and how they can aid in learning.
- Activity: Hands-On Practice - Students practice using tools like Google Translate (for translation) and Google Lens (for image recognition).
Session 6: AI in Creative Fields (60 Minutes)
- Topics:
- Introduction to AI tools in art, music, and content creation (e.g., AI art generators, music composition tools).
- How AI is used in photography and video editing.
- Activity: Creative Project - Students use a basic AI tool (like an AI drawing generator) to create artwork, demonstrating AI’s potential in creative expression.
Total Time: 3 Hours
Session 7: Careers in AI (45 Minutes)
- Topics:
- Overview of AI-related careers: Data scientists, AI engineers, AI ethics consultants.
- Required skills: Programming, problem-solving, critical thinking.
- Activity: Career Brainstorm - Students map out which AI-related career paths align with their interests.
Session 8: AI Skills for All Professions (75 Minutes)
- Topics:
- How basic AI knowledge can benefit all careers, from marketing to healthcare.
- Importance of digital literacy and data interpretation.
- Activity: AI Skill Building Exercise - Students work in groups to discuss how AI could be used in different fields (e.g., AI in journalism for research or AI in medicine for diagnostics).
Session 9: Building a Responsible AI Mindset (60 Minutes)
- Topics:
- Ethical considerations: Bias in AI, data privacy, and the importance of responsible AI use.
- How students can contribute to a positive AI future by using technology responsibly.
- Activity: Scenario Workshop - Students analyze scenarios (e.g., AI in hiring, AI surveillance) and discuss responsible use and potential impacts.