Can You feel The (Algo)rithm

Strukovna škola Sisak

Open in-person activity

English

Ivana Fistrovića 1b, 44000, Sisak, Sisačko-moslavačka županija, HRV

The aim of the event is to provide the students with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the algorithms in the online environment, algorithms application, the awareness of the existence of risks and biases as well as the benefits that their usage brings.

The expected outcomes of the event are:

- to understand, explain and define the concept and the implications of algorithms in the online environment (knowledge)

- to practise creating one's own algorithms and while applying them to distinguish and question their positive and negative characteristics (skills)

-to  develop critical viewpoint and understand the complexity and challenges of algorithms based on the knowledge and experience gained by creating them (attitudes)

A short description:

In the introductory part students complete an online Mentimeter survey on how much they know about algorithms. 

Then they  are introduced to other activities of the event. They are:

- creating one's own algorithms using the website https://mostlikelymachine.artefactgroup.com/  

- applying algorithmic storytelling  using a robotic (algorithmic)approach 

-discussing questions and concepts in connection with algorithms (risks and benefits of algorithms, algorithmic bias etc.)

- completing Quizlet quizzes for revision and understanding

In the process, they use Padlet board for sharing  the answers to questions after each phase:  1 How would you describe an algorithm in everyday life? 2 What is an algorithm in the context of the technology, the Internet and the AI? 3 What is algorithmic bias to you? 4 Where can we see algorithms in online services? 5 What would be the benefits and what are the risks of using algorithms?

 The activities include individual, pair and group work.

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