Artificial Intelligence Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools
AI in Computer Science in Secondary Schools
Ethics in Decision Making
Card 02 – AI Ethics Deck
Ethics in Decision-Making of Intelligent Systems
A specific feature of intelligent systems is their ability to make autonomous decisions. But how can we ensure that these systems decide in ways that align with human values? What is right and what is wrong? Students analyze different scenarios and discuss the rightness of their decisions.
Lesson Overview
Lesson Length
45-90 minutes
Recommended Age
Children aged 14–19
Tools
Teacher: Projection equipment, presentation to be shown.
Students: Writing aids, worksheet.
Building Blocks
Ethics of artificial intelligence, intelligent systems.
What Are the Students Learning?
Artificial intelligence systems make decisions and the goal is for them to do so in harmony with people.
Why Are They Learning This?
They approach technology responsibly, based on an understanding of how ethical decisions affect daily life and society.
How Do We Know They Have Learned It?
They will explain the ethical dilemmas associated with decision-making by artificial intelligence systems. They will propose possible solutions and defend their decisions.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Analysis: Students analyze specific examples of ethical dilemmas. Evaluation: They will assess the correctness of their decisions.
Digital Competence
Facilitating Learners' Digital Competence.
Five Big Ideas
5-A-I Ethical AI (Diversity of Interests and Disparate Impacts).
