Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING:

• Define basic AI concepts (algorithms, chatbots) and ethical viewpoints.
• Identify potential benefits and risks of AI in contexts like healthcare, jobs, and education.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Conduct independent research to support arguments with evidence.
• Distinguish between facts and opinions, and identify bias.
• Work effectively in a team to develop a debate strategy.

ATTITUDES & VALUES:

• Demonstrate curiosity about the impact of technology on society.
• Value ethical considerations and diverse perspectives.

European Dimension / Erasmus+ Connection

• EU Values: Framing topics around democracy, human rights, and privacy (GDPR).
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Opportunities for joint debates with European partner schools.
• Digital Citizenship: Addressing the role of AI in misinformation and democratic processes.

1. Resources and Tools

Required Materials:

• Debate Guide: Infographic on "Team Policy Debate" (in zip).
• Presentation: Intro Slides (PPT in zip).
• Assessment: Judging Rubric & Self-Evaluation Form (in zip).
• Tech: Computers for research, Padlet for audience voting.

Useful Links:

• School AI policy example
• Edutopia article on students using AI
• Introductory AI ethics video
• Debate starter video
• BBC article on AI hiring bias
• BBC topic page on facial recognition
• Video on AI in schools and surveillance
• Short video prompt on AI ethics
• Article on AI in social media algorithms

Classroom Support Materials:

• Prepare a debate checklist, printed role cards, and a visible timer for each debate round.

2. Working Methods

• Team-Based Learning: Collaborative research and argument development.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Independent exploration of complex ethical questions.
• Active Learning: Role-playing and structured debate rounds.

Activity Overview

3. Topics for Debate

Topic A: AI in Education

"Should AI be used to monitor students in schools?"

• Context: It is 2035. Schools use facial recognition to detect stress or attention. Is this safety or invasion of privacy?

"Should schools teach students how to use AI tools?"

• Context: Should we ban ChatGPT or teach students to use it responsibly like a calculator?

Topic B: AI and Ethics

"Should decisions about patient care be made by AI?"

• Context: A robot diagnoses you instantly. It's fast, but does it understand empathy?

"Should AI decide who gets a job?"

• Context: An algorithm rejects your CV. Is it unbiased, or did it learn bias from humans?

Topic C: AI in Everyday Life

"Should AI control what we see on social media?"

• Context: Algorithms curate our feeds. Does this create "bubbles" or keep us entertained?

4. Creative Application (The Debate)

Structure of the Round

• Constructive Speeches: Presenting the main case (Affirmative vs. Negative).
• Cross-Examination: One student questions the opponent directly.
• Rebuttal: Refuting the opponent's arguments and defending your own.

5. Reflection and Evaluation

Assessment Criteria

• Arguments (30%): Quality and clarity of claims.
• Evidence (25%): Use of credible sources.
• Delivery (20%): Persuasiveness and eye contact.
• Rebuttals (15%) & Teamwork (10%).