Companies want to hire people who know how to use a special kind of computer thinking called AI. They are putting more jobs online that ask for AI skills. AI can make work faster and better in many jobs. But some people are worried because they don't know much about AI and think it's hard to learn.
Small companies like using AI because it helps them do more work without needing more people or things. A lady who runs a company uses AI to write things and make computer programs. This helps her company grow fast. But companies have to be careful to keep their work friendly and make sure their AI is fair and safe.
People who want to be good at AI can learn by trying things and taking classes on the internet. Leaders and workers should think about how AI can help their work before they use it. To use AI well at work, people need to work together with the AI, using their own skills and the AI's help.
Original news source: What do employers expect staff to know about AI? (BBC)
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– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of statements related to the article, such as "AI will replace human workers in the future" or "Using AI at work is a good idea." Have students move around the classroom and ask their classmates for their opinions on each statement. They should record their classmates' responses and then discuss their findings as a class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Give each student a vocabulary word from the article, such as "AI," "computer program," or "work together." Students must draw a picture that represents the word and have their classmates guess what it is. This activity helps reinforce vocabulary and comprehension.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, students will discuss and make predictions about the future of AI in the workplace. They should consider both the positive and negative impacts of AI and how it may affect different industries. Afterward, groups can share their predictions with the class and engage in a discussion.
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Companies want people to know how to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) computer thinking.
Small companies like using AI because it helps them do more work without needing more people or things.
AI helps the lady's company grow fast because it can write things and make computer programs, which makes the work faster and better.
Companies should be careful to keep their work friendly and make sure their AI is fair and safe.
People can learn to be good at AI by trying things and taking classes on the internet.
Leaders and workers should think about how AI can help their work before they use it.
People need to work together with AI, using their own skills and the AI's help, to use it well at work.
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Companies want to hire people who how to use a special kind of thinking called AI. They are putting more jobs online that ask for AI skills. AI can make faster and better in many jobs. But some people are worried because they don't know much about AI and think it's hard to learn. companies like using AI because it helps them do more work without needing more people or things. A who runs a uses AI to write things and make computer programs. This helps her company grow fast. But companies have to be careful to their work friendly and make their AI is fair and safe. People who want to be at AI can learn by trying things and taking on the internet. Leaders and workers should think about how AI can their work before they use it. To use AI well at work, people need to work together with the AI, their own skills and the AI's help.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is AI and why do companies want people who know how to use it?
2. How do small companies benefit from using AI?
3. Do you think AI is difficult to learn? Why or why not?
4. How can AI help a company grow fast?
5. Have you ever used AI before? If so, what was your experience like?
6. How do you think AI can make work faster and better in many jobs?
7. What are some ways that companies can ensure their AI is fair and safe?
8. Do you think it's important for leaders and workers to think about how AI can help their work? Why or why not?
9. How do you think people can learn to be good at AI?
10. How can people work together with AI to use it well at work?
11. Do you like the idea of using AI in your future job? Why or why not?
12. How would you feel if your job was replaced by AI? Why or why not?
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