Generative AI

This introduction to AI and Generative AI allows students to explore these exciting new technologies.  There is no previous coding or computer science knowledge needed for this class! Students will learn what AI is, the history of AI, and then some common uses of AI in our world today. We will then learn about Generative AI and the basics of this exciting part of Artificial Intelligence. In the class, we will explore chat-based tools like Bing Chat or ChatGPT.  Then, students will learn how to generate images using AI image generators. By practicing our prompt engineering skills, learners will become proficient power users. Finally, students will explore various AI careers and the skills needed to continue learning more.

Class Syllabus

Week 1: What is Artificial Intelligence?, What is Generative AI?, Types of Generative AI, AI in Our World

Week 2: AI Ethics, AI and Christianity

Week 3: Image Generator Introduction, Image Generator Examples, How are Large Language Models Trained or Created, Challenges of Large Language Models

Week 4: Introduction to Prompt Engineering with Bing Chat or ChatGPT, Research and Brainstorm with Prompt Engineering, Generative AI for School and Research, Limitations of Current LLM

Week 5: Prompt Engineering Part 2, Prompt Engineering Practice Questions, Jobs in AI

Every learner is strongly encouraged to post questions, sample code, and their projects every step of the way. This allows students to learn from each other and start practicing reading code. The teacher will also be providing feedback and guidance regularly throughout the course.

Technology Requirements:

Students should have access to a laptop, a tablet/iPad, or a phone. All applications used for this class are web-based and will work with any modern browser such as Edge, Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

Parental Guidance:

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and specifically generative AI technologies that will be used for parts of this course can produce a variety of outputs. Sometimes, these outputs may be inappropriate, offensive, or biased in various ways. This is possible while learners are using these technologies during class and also outside of class. There will be a class dedicated to how these issues occur with AI and machine learning projects and what steps can be taken to reduce the possibility of this happening.

After Week 2 class, I will let the kids make a promise letter that they’ll righteously use AI and show that letter to their parents.

***There is no previous coding or computer science knowledge needed for this class!