Course Content
C7: Introduction to AI – Understanding How Machines Learn

Aim:

To design a paper prototype of an AI app that can solve a daily life problem.

Materials:

  • Chart paper or A4 sheet

  • Markers, pencils, sketch pens

  • Ruler, eraser

  • Optional: colored paper, sticky notes for app screens

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Identify a Real Problem

Think about your daily routine or your community.
Ask:

  • What do people struggle with?

  • What could be improved by AI?

Examples:

  • Students forget homework or deadlines.

  • Parents worry about traffic and safety.

  • Farmers need quick weather or crop alerts.

  • Shopkeepers want to track sales easily.

Write down one clear problem statement on your chart.

Example: “Farmers in my village don’t get real-time weather updates.”

Step 2: Imagine the AI Solution

Think — How could an AI assistant help?

  • What will your AI do?

  • What will it see, hear, or analyze?

  • What kind of data will it need (voice, photos, text, location)?

Example: “My AI app will give daily voice weather alerts in the local language and suggest the best time to water crops.”

Step 3: Sketch the App Interface

Draw your app screen like a mobile app.
Include:

  • App name

  • Buttons or icons (e.g., “Ask AI,” “Check Weather”)

  • Voice or chatbot interface

  • A short tagline (“Helping Farmers Grow Smarter”)

Keep it colorful and neat. Label all parts.

Step 4: Add Empathy

Show how your app helps people and respects fairness and privacy.
Example notes to include:

  • “The app works in Hindi or Bengali for local farmers.”

  • “It keeps user data private.”

  • “It helps students with learning, not cheating.”

Step 5: Present Your Idea

Each student or team presents for 2–3 minutes.
Include:

  • What problem it solves

  • How AI helps

  • Who will benefit

  • Why your idea is useful and ethical

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