The Brain Behind the Bot
This 4-lesson unit explores how AI, particularly chatbots, works and impacts our daily lives, from interacting with technology to connecting with others.
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Approximate Total Time: 4–5 hours
Summary:
This unit helps students understand chatbots and the language models that power them. Students learn how chatbots use data and prediction to generate text, how bias can appear in AI outputs, and how responsible use of AI in classrooms promotes fairness and integrity. The lessons combine technical understanding with human reflection, prompting students to think critically about connection, empathy, and responsible digital behavior.
Lessons:
1. What Are Chatbots and How Do They Work? – Explore Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs).
2. Exploring Bias in Chatbots / Interrogating the Internet – Analyze how bias and misinformation shape chatbot responses.
3. Mapping Our Moments of Connection – Reflect on human connection and how AI impacts communication.
4. Creating Our Classroom AI Usage Norms – Develop thoughtful rules for responsible AI use in learning spaces.