Computing // Artificial Intelligence

Data and Information for Computers

What data is: information that computers use — numbers, words, pictures, sounds; everything a computer knows comes from data that people give it

Quick check

Could the learner explain what 'data' means and give examples of data they create every time they use a phone or computer?

Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.

Topic // Mastery

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.

Define data as information stored in a computer (numbers, text, images, sounds)
Give at least three examples of data they create every day (photos, messages, search queries)
Explain that a computer only knows what it has been given — it has no knowledge of its own

Topic // Map

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.

2 topics

Step-by-Step InstructionsRequired
Artificial Intelligence // Ages 5 to 7
Must understand that computers follow instructions before learning about data as their input
AI in Daily LifeHelpful
Artificial Intelligence // Ages 5 to 7
Seeing AI in daily life motivates understanding what data powers it

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Data and Information for Computers

Ages 7 to 9 // Concept

4 topics

Patterns and ClassificationRequired
Artificial Intelligence // Ages 7 to 9
Must understand data before learning how computers find patterns in it
Machine Learning BasicsRequired
Artificial Intelligence // Ages 7 to 9
Must understand data before training a machine with data
Recommendation Systems and Filter BubblesRequired
Artificial Intelligence // Ages 7 to 9
Must understand data before grasping how recommendation systems track clicks
AI Data Collection and PrivacyRequired
Artificial Intelligence // Ages 9 to 11
Must understand data before learning about personal data collection

Computing // Artificial Intelligence