Demystifying AI: A Beginner's Guide to Artificial Intelligence
This is an introduction to the exciting field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Middle and High School Students.
Mr. LeCara
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(174)
What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Home activities will include, but will not be limited to: -responding to brief reading selections ahead of next session -reflections in discussions, reading, experiences -ideation and design -independent exploration of material/concepts covered in classCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionGrading
Learner progress will be assessed by: -participation and engagement -discussion of readings -successful completion of activities -reflectionsClass Experience
** SEPT-MAY: THIS IS A WEEKLY COURSE. JUNE-AUG ONLY: MAY RUN TWICE A WEEK ** Join Mr. LeCara in the "Demystifying AI: A Beginner's Guide to Artificial Intelligence" course and embark on an exciting educational journey to discover its limitless potential. Come and learn what all the fuss is about. Gain a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating field and explore how AI usage in various applications has already quietly led to changes in many industries over the years, how today's technology is helping its acceleration, and what this means for the future... YOUR FUTURE! The course will include demos, discussions, and extended hands-on activities for exploration in between sessions.
Learning Goals
• Understand the definition and scope of artificial intelligence• Examine the history and evolution of AI
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Definition and history of AI
• Applications of AI
• Ethics and concerns around AI 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Machine Learning
• What is Machine Learning?
• Types of Machine Learning
• "Supervised" and "Unsupervised" Learning
• Experimenting with Machine Learning 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• What is NLP?
• Language Models
• Sentiment Analysis 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
AI in Different Fields
• Healthcare and Medical AI
• Education and Learning AI
• Entertainment and Gaming AI
• And more! 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
PARENTAL GUIDANCE | EXTERNAL SOURCES (2024)
Per Outschool's policy, parental consent is required for all of the following sites except for Scratch. It's important to note that most of these sites will only be mentioned in class or used to demonstrate the session's content. Learners will then have the opportunity to explore them on their own.
The sites listed below are not mandatory for learning in this course; they are only meant for exploration. If learners and their families already use equivalent sites, they are free to explore course concepts using the sites and resources with which they are already familiar and comfortable.
If you have any questions at all, please reach out.
Grammarly | Free version available. No account is required.
-Cloud-based typing assistant that reviews spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Google Translate | Free. No account is required.
-Multilingual neural machine translation service that translates text, documents and websites from one language into another
Scratch | Free. No account is required, but accounts feature save and share options for projects.
-World's largest free coding community for kids
Teachable Machine (Google) | Free. No account is needed.
-A web-based tool that makes creating machine learning models fast, easy, and accessible to everyone
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Grammarly: cloud-based typing assistant that reviews spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Google Translate: multilingual neural machine translation service that translates text, documents and websites from one language into another
- AutoDraw (Google): pairs machine learning with drawings from talented artists to help you draw stuff fast
- Scratch: world's largest free coding community for kids
- Teachable Machine (Google): a web-based tool that makes creating machine learning models fast, easy, and accessible to everyone
Joined June, 2018
5.0
174reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
An experienced educator, IT trainer, and consultant whose work recently includes artificial intelligence, Mr. LeCara brings a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. With years of teaching experience under his belt, Mr. LeCara excels in breaking down intricate topics into understandable concepts, making them accessible and engaging for beginners. His ability to connect with students and deliver content in a clear and concise manner creates an ideal learning environment for aspiring AI enthusiasts.
As both an IT trainer and a consultant, Mr. LeCara possesses a unique perspective, allowing him to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. His practical insights into AI implementation provide students with a well-rounded understanding of the subject. Reviews
Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $180 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-5 learners per class
