BridgeAI – Syllabus
Module 1 – Introduction to AI
What is AI? Basic concepts, history and everyday examples, including its role in education and civic life.
- Core concepts of Artificial Intelligence
- AI in everyday life and in schools
- Opportunities and risks: bias, accessibility, democracy
Module developed by:
Misak-i Milli Secondary School from Izmir (Turkiye)
Introductory Video
Watch this short video for an overview of the module’s goals, key themes, and learning approach.
Module Presentation
This slide deck introduces the main concepts, structure, and activities of the module.
It can be used by trainers/teachers to guide the sessions.
- Module 1 – Introduction to AI (Presentation)
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Lesson Plans
Detailed lesson plans to implement the module in formal or non-formal educational settings.
- Lesson Plan 1: What is Artificial Intelligence and how does AI work? (basic concepts, history, everyday examples)
– Download (PDF) - Lesson Plan 2: AI and its role in education & civic life
– Download (PDF) - Lesson Plan 3: Opportunities and Risks: bias, accessibility, democracy
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Practical Exercises & Supporting Materials
These interactive activities help learners analyse existing civic AI tools, design their own ideas, and create simple prototypes.
- Exercise 1: The Human Algorithm: Understanding Training Data
– Download (PDF) - Exercise 2: Designing for Everyone: The Inclusive AI Challenge
– Download (PDF) - Exercise 3: The AI Ethics Squad: Debugging Bias & defending Democracy
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Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic concepts and terminology related to Artificial Intelligence.
- Recognize how AI is used in everyday life, education, and society.
- Explain the main opportunities and challenges associated with AI technologies.
- Distinguish between human decision-making and AI-driven processes.
- Develop an initial critical awareness of the social and educational impact of AI.