Exercise 1.1: Application of Artificial Intelligence - Using AI Programs

Objective:

Demonstrate how to use an AI program like ChatGPT, MS Copilot, StableDiffusion, or MusicGen.

Duration:

30 minutes

Materials Needed:

• Computers or tablets with internet access
• Access to AI programs (ChatGPT, MS Copilot, StableDiffusion, MusicGen)
• Handouts with instructions and examples

Activity Steps

1. Introduction to AI Programs (5 minutes)

• Overview:

  • Briefly introduce the AI programs that will be used in the exercise: ChatGPT, MS Copilot, StableDiffusion, and MusicGen.
  • Explain the main functionalities of each program:
    • ChatGPT: Generates text based on prompts.
    • MS Copilot: Assists with productivity tasks, such as writing and data analysis.
    • StableDiffusion: Creates images based on text descriptions.
    • MusicGen: Composes music based on user inputs.

• Objective:

  • Explain that the goal of the exercise is to familiarize students with these AI tools and demonstrate their practical applications.

2. Task Assignment (5 minutes)

• Task Selection:

  • Allow students to choose one of the AI programs to work with based on their interests.
  • Assign specific tasks for each program:
    • ChatGPT: Generate a short story or answer a series of questions.
    • MS Copilot: Create a summary of a document or analyze a dataset.
    • StableDiffusion: Generate an image based on a descriptive text prompt.
    • MusicGen: Compose a short piece of music based on a theme or mood.

• Instructions:

  • Provide handouts with step-by-step instructions for using each AI program.
  • Encourage students to explore different features and settings within the programs.

3. Hands-On Activity (15 minutes)

• Using the AI Programs:

  • Students will use their chosen AI program to complete the assigned task.
  • Encourage experimentation with different prompts, settings, and features to see how the AI responds.

• Support and Guidance:

  • Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and answer any questions.
  • Offer tips on how to get the best results from the AI programs.

4. Presentation and Discussion (5 minutes)

• Sharing Results:

  • Ask students to share their completed tasks with the class.
  • Discuss the different outputs generated by the AI programs and what they learned from the exercise.

• Reflection:

  • Encourage students to reflect on their experience using the AI programs.
  • Discuss the potential applications of these tools in various fields and their impact on everyday life.

Handout Example

Using ChatGPT: 

1. Open the ChatGPT interface.
2. Enter a prompt to generate text (e.g., "Write a short story about a robot learning to dance").
3. Experiment with different prompts and observe the responses.
4. Save or copy the generated text.

Using MS Copilot:

1. Open MS Copilot in a compatible application (e.g., Microsoft Word).
2. Enter a task (e.g., "Summarize this document" or "Analyze this dataset").
3. Review the output and make any necessary adjustments.
4. Save or copy the results.

Using StableDiffusion: 

1. Open the StableDiffusion interface.
2. Enter a descriptive text prompt (e.g., "A futuristic cityscape at sunset").
3. Generate the image and experiment with different prompts.
4. Save or download the generated image.

Using MusicGen:

1. Open the MusicGen interface.
2. Enter a theme or mood for the music (e.g., "Calm and relaxing").
3. Generate the music and listen to the output.
4. Experiment with different themes and settings.
5. Save or download the composed music.