Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI is technology that lets computers do things that usually need human thinking. Instead of following fixed instructions, AI can learn from information, spot patterns, and improve over time to give answers in human-like ways. AI applications can help do things faster or even automatically, but they also raise challenges around privacy, data sovereignty, intellectual property, and more.
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Basic Coding Commands (Te reo Māori)
This resource compiles 18 basic coding phrases across three general categories of commands, presented in English and te reo Māori.
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Carried Away with 'Cookies' (Part 1)
This activity introduces cookies using real, edible, crumbly cookies to consider our online footprint and private browsing features.
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Merge Sort Unplugged
Think like a computer and use a merge sorting algorithm to organise data by first breaking it down and then carefully putting them back together.
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Extension: Twelve Days of Christmas
An extension theme for Merge Sort Unplugged, think like a computer to break down and organise the twelve days of Christmas.
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Sorting Through History
Considering important dates in history on a topic of your choice, then use a sorting algorithm to think like a computer and arrange the dates in order.
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Using a Sorting Network
Think like a computer to organise data into sequential order, including with a fun kinaesthetic approach to moving through a sorting network.
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Extension: Anzac Day
An extension theme for Sorting Through History, think like a computer to arrange important dates in the history of Anzac Day.
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Extension: Te Reo Māori
An extension theme for Sorting Through History, think like a computer to arrange important dates in the history of te reo Māori.
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Extension: Diwali
An extension theme for Using a Sorting Network, think like a computer to arrange the five days of Diwali, the Festival of Lights!
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Extension: Emergency Aid
An extension theme for Using a Sorting Network, think like a computer to arrange the critical steps of primary survey first aid.
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E haere ake nei...
Watch this space for fun, creative, and interactive projects using an unplugged approach!
Links and Resources
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Generative AI - Ministry of Education
A support page from MoE, with guidance, resources, and valuable links for education professionals about AI and its use in schools.
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Guidance on the acceptable use of Artificial Intelligence - NZQA
A support page from NZQA, with information for schools on AI and specifically about acceptable use in assessment.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Information Privacy Principles - Privacy Commissioner
A support page from the Office of Privacy Commissioner, with guidance and important links for responsible use of AI.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Netsafe
A support page from Netsafe, with information, guidance, and other support resources for understanding and using AI safely.