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The research aims to explore effective teaching methods for technology-critical aspects of AI in secondary education.

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Computer Science Education in Secondary School:A Real-Life Approach to Teaching Students Technology-Critical Aspects of AI

ECElisa Nadire CaeliAarhus University CPCecilie Svane PedersenAarhus University SZSine ZambachRoskilde University

Key Points

The research aims to explore effective teaching methods for technology-critical aspects of AI in secondary education.
Developed scenario-based teaching material for students in a fictional app development company.
Tested the material in four secondary school classes in 2024.
Conducted ongoing analysis of student perceptions and understanding of machine learning.
Preliminary analysis indicates varied perceptions of the scenario-based approach among participating students.
Students show enhanced understanding of machine learning concepts through real-life role-playing.

Abstract

In this paper, we present a teaching material designed as part of a research project aiming to investigate approaches to teaching lower secondary school students technology-critical aspects of AI, specifically machine learning. The approach is scenario-based, meaning that students act in real-life roles, in this case in a fictional company that develops apps. The material has been tested in four classes in 2024, and analysis of the results is still ongoing. As part of our research, we examine whether and how a scenario-based approach contributes to understanding machine learning and its' use in the real world. Preliminary analysis suggests that participating students perceive the approach differently.

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