Exploring Artificial Intelligence

Exploring Artificial Intelligence

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This course offers an insightful introduction to the field of artificial intelligence, guiding learners through its fundamental concepts and practical applications. From understanding AI's role in everyday tools to creating models and exploring ethical considerations, participants will engage in interactive lessons to build skills and critical thinking in this transformative technology.
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This module introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, guiding learners through its definition, everyday applications, and practical interactions. It covers crafting effective prompts, using AI in web searches, and exploring conversational tools. Through engaging activities and reflections, students develop critical thinking and responsible usage skills in technology.

What is AI? Quiz
Basic Interactions Quiz Challenge
Prompt Engineering Quiz Challenge
Using AI for Web Searches Quiz Challenge
AI Q&A Quiz Challenge

This module introduces learners to the innovative realm of artificial intelligence in creative processes. Through a series of lessons, participants will explore image generation techniques, master the art of crafting effective prompts, and critically examine the ethical and societal implications of AI-generated content, fostering both technical skills and responsible usage.

Introduction to Image Generation Quiz Challenge
Prompt Engineering for Images Quiz Challenge
Ethical Considerations and Societal Impact Quiz Challenge

This module offers a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence through practical and theoretical lessons. Students will gain an understanding of AI models, their learning methods, applications, and ethical considerations. Hands-on activities include creating image and pose models using Google's Teachable Machine, fostering skills in AI development and application.

How AI Works Quiz Challenge
Advanced Prompt Engineering Quiz Challenge
An Introduction to AI Models Quiz
Create an Image Model Quiz
Create a Pose Model Quiz

This module introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, guiding learners through its definition, everyday applications, and practical interactions. It covers crafting effective prompts, using AI in web searches, and exploring conversational tools. Through engaging activities and reflections, students develop critical thinking and responsible usage skills in technology.

What is AI? Quiz
Basic Interactions Quiz Challenge
Prompt Engineering Quiz Challenge
Using AI for Web Searches Quiz Challenge
AI Q&A Quiz Challenge

This module introduces learners to the innovative realm of artificial intelligence in creative processes. Through a series of lessons, participants will explore image generation techniques, master the art of crafting effective prompts, and critically examine the ethical and societal implications of AI-generated content, fostering both technical skills and responsible usage.

Introduction to Image Generation Quiz Challenge
Prompt Engineering for Images Quiz Challenge
Ethical Considerations and Societal Impact Quiz Challenge

This module offers a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence through practical and theoretical lessons. Students will gain an understanding of AI models, their learning methods, applications, and ethical considerations. Hands-on activities include creating image and pose models using Google's Teachable Machine, fostering skills in AI development and application.

How AI Works Quiz Challenge
Advanced Prompt Engineering Quiz Challenge
An Introduction to AI Models Quiz
Create an Image Model Quiz
Create a Pose Model Quiz

Curriculum Mapping

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NCCA Transition Year Programme Statement (2025)
Curriculum Area
Outcomes
Personal Growth
P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 P.7 P.8 P.9 P.10 P.11
Being a Learner
B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 B.7 B.8 B.9 B.10 B.11 B.12
Civic and Community Engagement
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11
Career Exploration
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8
Components
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5

The curriculum does not include official reference codes for individual learning outcomes, so we have assigned a code scheme to make it easier to identify and track coverage.

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

  1. Understand the fundamental concepts and definitions of artificial intelligence, including its capabilities and limitations.
  2. Develop practical skills in interacting with AI tools, such as voice assistants and search engines, for effective everyday use.
  3. Master the art of crafting precise prompts to achieve accurate and relevant results from AI systems in text and image generation.
  4. Evaluate the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI, focusing on issues like bias, privacy, and responsible use.
  5. Explore the creation and application of AI models, understanding their types, learning methods, and real-world uses.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Define Artificial Intelligence and explain its applications in everyday tools like voice assistants.
  2. Demonstrate effective interaction with AI tools by crafting clear prompts for accurate responses.
  3. Compare traditional and AI-powered web search tools to select the most effective option for specific tasks.
  4. Create an AI-generated image using precise text prompts that specify subject, style, and mood.
  5. Analyse ethical implications of AI use, identifying issues like bias and privacy in content creation.

What You'll Need

Student Devices

Students will need one of these devices. Students can share in groups of 2-3 if necessary.

Chromebook/Laptop/PC
Chromebook/Laptop/PC
iPad/Tablet
iPad/Tablet
Required Equipment

Equipment used in some of the lessons in this course. Items can be shared among students.

Webcam/camera
Webcam/camera

Build a full TY year around Exploring Artificial Intelligence

This module is one of 7 Transition Year modules you can combine into a complete Year-Long TY Digital Skills Programme, shaped around your timetable and the students in front of you.

Run the same pathway for every student, or set different pathways for different groups. Students also get access to the modules they're not doing in class, which is ideal for the keen ones who finish early or want to explore further on their own time.

Prefer a deeper tech focus? Swap in Advanced Coding or Robotics and Automation. Each module is 10 lessons of 40-60 minutes, leaving room for school events, mid-terms and everything else TY throws at you.

Why TY coordinators choose it
One decision, a year's content
No more stitching resources together every term.
Flexible per class, per student
Run different pathways side by side.
Certificates after each module
Great for TY portfolios, open days and reports home.
Sets students up for Senior Cycle
Broad exposure so they choose subjects with confidence.
Sample Year Plan
ICT + Coding focus
  • Computer Skills
    Gets everyone on a level footing
  • Introduction to Coding
    Real, working projects from week one
  • Exploring Digital Media
    Video, design and storytelling
  • Exploring Artificial Intelligence
    The topic your students keep asking about
  • Enterprise and Business Basics
    A pitch-and-launch project to close out the year

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