Coding with AI

How can AI support code development and what ethical considerations should be addressed when using AI in coding?

In this lesson, students embark on an exploration of AI's role in programming. They discuss their experiences with AI tools, explore scenarios of AI-learner collaboration, delve into ethical considerations, and begin to form their opinions on how AI can support or hinder their coding journey. Finally, students create initial Value Statements about AI usage which will evolve as they explore various supportive AI strategies. The lesson also includes optional hands-on pseudocode practice which will prepare students for AI-assisted coding strategies in the subsequent lessons.

How can AI assist during the initial stages of the programming process, and what ethical considerations should be noted?

This lesson engages students in utilizing AI to kick-start their programming projects through either brainstorming or generating pseudocode with the help of AI models like ChatGPT or Bard AI. Students will document their experience and engage in thoughtful discussions on the ethical considerations of employing AI in the creative and problem-solving aspects of coding, focusing on topics like privacy, originality, and the balance between AI assistance and personal creativity. Through these activities and reflections, students will develop value statements concerning the role of AI in initiating programming projects, fostering a balanced understanding of AI's potential and limitations in the software development process

How can AI enhance your ability to develop and understand algorithms, and what ethical considerations should be noted?

In this lesson, students engage in a two-step strategy that integrates AI into algorithm planning. They use AI to help them identify key steps in an algorithm and generate pseudocode. The lesson also emphasizes ethical considerations and personal value reflections regarding the use of AI in the creative process of algorithm planning.

How does integrating AI into the debugging process impact the balance between a programmer's creativity and problem-solving efficiency?

This lesson focuses on debugging with AI. Students will engage in practical exercises using AI to identify and understand buggy code and participate in step-by-step debugging. The lesson emphasizes ethical considerations and personal reflection on using AI in the debugging process, encouraging students to form their value statements regarding AI's role in coding and creativity.

How can AI tools ethically enhance the functionality of a finished program?

This lesson has students experience using AI to enhance completed programs through activities like feature expansion or program improvements. They engage in discussions about ethical concerns related to AI-assisted feature suggestions and the creative process in coding, culminating in creating personal value statements for using AI in program development and improvement.