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Understanding Intelligence in the Digital Age

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, and interact with technology. In this module, you'll explore the distinction between Analytic and Generative AI, understand the fundamentals of machine learning, and learn how to effectively communicate with AI systems.

From understanding neural networks through committee analogies to mastering the CLEAR framework for AI prompting, these resources will equip you with essential AI literacy skills for the modern world.

  

What You'll Learn

  • Analytic vs Generative AI applications
  • Three-step machine learning process
  • Neural networks and pattern recognition
  • CLEAR framework for effective AI prompting
  • Information literacy in the AI era
  • Critical evaluation of AI-generated content
  • AI-assisted development (see second activity)

Lecture Playlist

Module Resources

AI & ML Slides

Interactive presentation covering all module concepts including the CLEAR framework for effective prompting.

Study Guide

Comprehensive study guide to prepare for the AI & Machine Learning module quiz.

AI Prompting with CLEAR Tip Sheet

Your Go-To Tip Sheet for applyign the CLEAR framework to use AI as an effective copilot for powerful projects! Includes an export option to download a copy!

Activities

AgentFlow Customer Support Automation Lab

Using the AgentFlow agentic workflow simulator, apply computational thinking to prompt engineering create an automated workflow that can monitor TechStart's customer support inbox, categorize support tickets, and route them appropriately.

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What's included in this lab?
  • Practical application of computational thinking
  • Hands-on prompting experience
  • Exposure to modern workflow automation software concepts and interface
  • Instructors: Supplement with your own reflection questions

Prompting with Purpose Lab

Leverage the CLEAR framework to cleverly and iteratively fine tune your AI prompts to compare the evolution of responses as your prompts develop.

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What's included in this lab?
  • Practical application of the CLEAR framework
  • Hands-on prompting experience
  • Problem-solving with generative AI tools
  • Exploring the potential for bias, misinformation, and misuse

Create your First App: AI-assisted Development

This short video is here to help you realize your potential by creating your first app with me -- a dashboard to visualize your student schedule -- in just 20 minutes! While familiarity with Python and HTML helps, its not strictly necessary to get yourself an app up and running! From there, the sky's the limit! ☁️⚡

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What's included in this video guide?
  • Taking CLEAR prompting to its limit to have ChatGPT create your app!
  • Practical top-down and bottom-up thinking
  • Problem-solving with generative AI tools
  • Complete AI-assisted development
  • Real-world web application building

Need Help?

Questions about AI & ML concepts or these resources?