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 this episode of brAIn_waves from RTÉ Learn and Dream Space we will be learning about algorithms. What is an algorithm and how to design one? What are the components of computational thinking?
Press play up top and watch Amanda and Corey tackle these questions, plus lots more. And don't forget to download the Educator Guide here!
Plus, we find out how to use MakeCode for micro:bit to code an algorithm. We will also look at chatbots and how chatbots use data sets and algorithms to support users. Chatbots are programs that can interact with users through text or speech.
They use data sets to store information about the domain they are designed for, and algorithms to process the user input and generate a response. So jump in to this episode for you algorithm journey!
Watch the full series and get all the resources from the main brAI_waves article on RTÉ Learn.
Curriculum Links
Junior Cycle Coding
- Being a Coder: 1.4 develop appropriate algorithms using pseudo-code and/or flow charts
- Being a Coder: 1.5 Write code to implement algorithms
Leaving Certificate Computer Science
- Problem Solving: 1.3 solve problems by deconstructing them into smaller units using a systematic approach in an iterative fashion
- Problem Solving: 1.4 Using logic to solve problems
- Programming Concepts 2.5 use pseudo code to outline the functionality of an algorithm
- Programming Concepts 2.6 construct algorithms using appropriate sequences, selections/conditionals, loops and operators to solve a range of problems, to fulfil a specific requirement
- Programming Concepts 2.7 implement algorithms using a programming language to solve a range of problems
