RTÉ Learn and Microsoft Dream Space have teamed up to present brAIn_waves. It's a new series exploring the technology of AI aimed at Post Primary schools.
In Episode 1, with your hosts Amanda and Corey, we'll be learning all about Artificial Intelligence (AI) - what it is, where it is, how it works, and most importantly, why we should be exploring it.
Watch the show above and download the guide here!
By the end of this episode, you'll be able to outline what AI is and its history, distinguish between what AI can and cannot do, compare human intelligence with AI, and explain how AI technology is used in our everyday life with examples.
You'll also be able to name three components of AI technology, explain what a data set is, outline how data can be collected and utilised by humans and/or machines, organise and analyse a data set, and make predictions from a data set and communicate about them - access the data set here.
So, get ready to dive into the fascinating world of AI and discover how it's changing the world around us. This episode is packed with information and fun, and it's perfect for students who want to learn more about this exciting technology. See you there!
Watch the full series and get all the resources from the main brAIn_waves article on RTÉ Learn.
Curriculum Links
Junior Cycle Coding
- My Digital World: 1.1 present and share examples of what computers are used for and discuss their importance in modern society and in their lives.
Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy
- My Digital Life: 1.1 describe how students use digital technologies, communication tools and the internet in their lives.
Leaving Certificate Computer Science
- Turing Machines: 1.13 identify important computing developments that have taken place in the last 100 years and consider emerging trends that could shape future computing technologies.
