ReturnChatbot Creators: Unleashing AI-Powered Conversations
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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 16
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Session description
Purpose & objective
Purpose:
The purpose of the "AI and Chatbots" activity is to introduce participants to the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbot development. Participants will gain hands-on experience in designing, creating, and programming their own chatbots. This activity aims to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of AI, preparing participants for a tech-driven future.
Objectives - Participant Outcomes:
Understand the Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Participants will learn fundamental concepts of AI, including its definition, applications, and its role in modern technology.
Explore the Functionality of Chatbots:
Participants will examine how chatbots work, including their use in various industries and everyday life.
Design and Plan a Chatbot Interaction:
Participants will develop the ability to design a chatbot's conversational flow by creating a flowchart, planning user interactions, and defining responses.
Programming and Implementation:
Participants will gain hands-on experience in programming a chatbot, including writing questions, defining responses, and implementing logic for effective interactions.
Problem-Solving and Iteration:
Participants will practice problem-solving skills by testing their chatbots, identifying issues, and making iterative improvements to enhance user experience.
Promote Creativity and Customization:
Participants will have the opportunity to customize their chatbots, incorporating unique personalities and responses that align with their chosen context or theme.
Ethical Considerations in AI:
Participants will explore ethical considerations surrounding AI and chatbots, including privacy, bias, and responsible AI development.
Presentation and Sharing:
Participants will present their chatbot creations, sharing their designs, functionalities, and experiences with fellow participants, promoting collaboration and communication.
By the end of this activity, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of AI and chatbots, hands-on experience in chatbot development, and the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of technology and AI-driven communication.
Outline
AI and Chatbots Poster
Duration: 2 hours
Content and Activities:
1. Introduction to AI and Chatbots
2. Understanding Chatbot Functionality
3. Hands-On Programming (30 minutes)
5. Problem-Solving and Iteration (20 minutes)
6. Customization and Creativity (15 minutes)
7. Ethical Considerations (10 minutes)
9. Conclusion and Future Learning (10 minutes)
Process:
• Engagement tactics include:
• Peer-to-peer interaction during problem-solving and feedback sessions.
• Device-based activities with access to a chatbot development platform.
• Group discussions on ethical considerations.
• Presentation and sharing sessions to encourage communication and collaboration.
• Frequent check-ins to ensure participants are following along and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Encouragement of creativity and customization to keep participants engaged and motivated.
• Active facilitation to ensure a smooth flow of content and activities within the specified time frame.
Supporting research
Book: "Inteligencia Artificial para Niños"
Author: Linda Liukas
Article: "Qué son los Chatbots y Cómo Funcionan"
Source: https://www.bbva.com/es/que-son-los-chatbots-y-como-funcionan/
Educational Resource: "Scratch"
Source: https://scratch.mit.edu/
Website: "OpenAI's ChatGPT Playground"
Source: https://platform.openai.com/playground
Book: "Programa tus Juegos con Scratch"
Author: Alvaro Gómez Velasco
Article: "Los Beneficios de la Enseñanza de Programación en la Escuela"
Source: https://www.educaciontrespuntocero.com/noticias/beneficios-ensenanza-programacion-escuela/
Website: "Code.org"
Source: https://code.org/
Article: "Cómo Enseñar Programación a Niños con Scratch"
Source: https://blog.todoelelectronica.com/como-ensenar-programacion-a-ninos-con-scratch/
Article: "Los Chatbots en la Educación"
Source: https://www.educaweb.com/noticia/2020/06/26/chatbots-educacion-19298/
Article: "La Inteligencia Artificial en la Educación"
Source: https://www.unir.net/educacion/revista/noticias/inteligencia-artificial-educacion/
Session specifications
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Designer
- Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
Computational Thinker
- Students collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.
- Students understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions.