AI for Social Good

Addie Achan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

AI for Social Good Lesson Plan

Introduce adult learners to AI use cases in social impact, highlighting applications in healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability, with an interactive discussion and activity.

Understanding AI’s social impact empowers adults to envision how technology can tackle global challenges and drive positive change in society.

Audience

Adults (Tier 2 Group)

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Interactive lecture with discussion and group activity.

Materials

AI for Social Good Lesson Plan, and AI Impact Examples Slides

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Review the AI for Social Good Lesson Plan to familiarize with session structure.
Check the AI Impact Examples Slides to verify content relevance and update with recent examples if necessary.
Prepare discussion questions and a short group activity focused on brainstorming AI solutions for social challenges.

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

10 minutes

Briefly introduce yourself and the session theme: AI for Social Good.
Outline learning objectives and session structure using key bullet points from the lesson plan.
Present an overview of AI's role in transforming healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability.

Step 2

Detailed Exploration of AI Use Cases

15 minutes

Use the AI Impact Examples Slides to detail specific AI applications in selected social sectors.
Highlight real-life case studies and successful implementations.
Facilitate a short discussion after each example, inviting reflections and questions from the group.

Step 3

Group Activity and Discussion

15 minutes

Divide the adult learners into small groups for a brainstorming activity on innovative AI solutions to current social issues.
Provide guiding discussion questions such as 'How can AI address the inequality in access to education?' and 'What are potential ethical considerations?'
Reconvene for a group discussion, summarizing key points from each group.

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Q&A

5 minutes

Summarize the main points covered during the session.
Open the floor for any questions or final thoughts.
Provide additional resources for further learning and engagement on AI for social good.

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Slide Deck

AI for Social Good

Exploring the transformative role of AI in addressing global challenges in healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability.

Introduce the slide with an overview of the session focus: AI for Social Good. Explain the importance and potential of AI to drive positive change. Mention that the upcoming slides will cover impactful AI applications in various sectors.

AI in Healthcare

• Predictive Diagnostics
• Personalized Treatment
• Resource Management

Case Study: AI-driven early detection of diseases

Discuss AI in Healthcare. Highlight specific examples such as predictive diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and AI in resource management. Provide a real-life case study: using AI to predict disease outbreaks or improve patient outcomes.

AI in Education

• Personalized Learning
• Administrative Automation
• Enhancing Accessibility

Case Study: Adaptive learning systems in classrooms

Introduce AI in Education. Clearly explain how AI personalizes learning, automates administrative tasks, and supports educational equity. Mention a case study such as adaptive learning platforms that tailor content to individual needs.

AI in Environmental Sustainability

• Monitoring Climate Change
• Optimizing Resource Usage
• Renewable Energy Management

Case Study: AI-powered smart grids for energy efficiency

Discuss AI in Environmental Sustainability. Explain how AI is used to monitor environmental changes, optimize resource usage, and address climate change. Include a case study example like using AI for smart energy management.

Discussion and Exploration

• How can AI address current social challenges?
• What ethical considerations should we keep in mind?

Let's brainstorm innovative AI solutions!

Conclude with a slide that invites discussion and questions. Reinforce the idea of AI as a tool for creating social good and encourage the learners to think about new innovative solutions in their discussion groups.