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Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students will redesign the YouTube recommendation algorithm to meet their needs and reduce bias. This is a culminating project that can span several days of work and spark student reflection on lessons learned from the curriculum.
Total Lesson Time: 45 min
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to . . .
- create an ethical matrix for their YouTube recommendation algorithm
- describe a goal of their new algorithms
- describe how they will reduce bias with their new algorithm
- Identify three types of datasets they will use to meet their goals
Pacing:
- Opening (5 min)
- Discuss YouTube's existing algorithm (15 min)
- Redesign YouTube's algorithm (15 min)
- Wrap-up + Exit Ticket (10 min)
Planning Guide
Preparation Needed: 15-20 min
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Assessment:
Teachers, feel free to use the students’ version of the YouTube Redesign slide deck as a portfolio assessment of their work. We have not developed a rubric for the YouTube Redesign slide deck, but this would certainly be a welcomed addition. Feel free to build your own and share with us!
A note on Exit Tickets - Exit tickets are not necessary for this lesson, but we have included them in your Teacher Resources folder in case these have become an important part of your classroom routine.
- Exit ticket (Google Form)
- Exit ticket (Printable Worksheet)
- Answer Key for Exit Ticket
Teacher Modifications
One of the amazing things about this curriculum is how much teachers have been involved in modifying it make it more fun, engaging, and inclusive for their students.
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License: CC-BY-NC under Creative Commons
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Attribution:
The original "YouTube Redesign" activity was created as part of the "An Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Curriculum for Middle School Students" by Blakeley H. Payne and Daniella DiPaola with support from the MIT Media Lab Personal Robots Group.