Phase 1: School modules in cooperation with CeTI - Center for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-loop

Our partner, the Cluster of Excellence Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop (CeTI), currently offers seven digital modules for school classes, based on the Saxon curriculum. The modules were developed jointly by educators and scientists, including from the Schaufler Kolleg@TU Dresden, and are aimed at different grade levels. In live sessions, for example, questions and problems of digitalization are developed and discussed.

The two fellows of the first funding phase Susanne Rentsch and Philipp Preußger were significantly involved in the conception and development of the modules below. Susanne Rentsch regularly held the workshop on bias herself as part of conferences, workshops and exhibitions.

Module 2: Programming algorithms? Child's play!

Pupils use algorithms every day, because what young person today doesn't use social media (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)? In this workshop, students will not only learn about the functions and features of algorithms, but also program an algorithm themselves. In the form of a mini-game, the students apply their acquired knowledge and can try their hand at programming.

Curriculum reference:

• Grammar school
  • Mathematics, grade 8, WB1
  • Computer science, grade 8, LB2
  • Computer science, grade 9/10, LB4
• Secondary school
  • Computer science, grade 7, WB1

Module 4: Is everything unfair? This is how discriminatory AI can be.

Artificial intelligence can already do almost everything we humans can do: Painting pictures, driving cars, holding conversations, etc. but it is actually also capable of excluding people. In this workshop, students will learn what AI is and where it can be used. They will then discuss how AI puts other people at a disadvantage and how they can take action against this discrimination.

Curriculum reference:

• Grammar school
  • Computer science, grade 9/10, LB4
  • Computer science, basic course 11/12, LB5
  • Ethics, grade 7, LB3
  • Ethics, grade 10, LB1
• Secondary school
  • Computer science, grade 8, LB2
• Vocational grammar school
  • Computer science, grade 12/13 LB3
  • Computer science, grade 12/13, WB2

Module 6: Tactile Internet, 5G, Artificial Intelligence - What opportunities does digitalization offer?

Digitalization is already an important part of our everyday lives. In this workshop, learners are made aware of where they already come into contact with digitalization and what exactly is hidden behind these technologies. What do they all have in common and how do they differ?

Curriculum reference:

• Grammar school
  • Computer science, grade 8, WB3
  • Computer science, grade 9/10, LB1 and WB4
  • Computer science, basic course 11/12, LB1
  • Ethics, grade 10, LB1