AI and Accessibility
Objective: The worksheet raises learners' awareness of the potential of artificial intelligence to promote inclusion and accessibility. The aim is to understand how technological assistance systems can increase the independence of people with disabilities in everyday life.
Content and methods: The content includes an introduction to AI-supported assistance functions for people with disabilities, basic knowledge about this form of disability, typical barriers in everyday life, and ethical issues relating to data protection, accessibility, and the relationship between human and technical support. This is supplemented by practical case studies and the development of students' own app ideas as an application of what they have learned. The methods include the assignment and analysis of specific AI functions, theoretical impulses with hypothesis formation, empathic role-playing, scenario-based case work, creative project work on app design, and structured reflection and discussion phases on ethical aspects.
Competencies:
- Perspective taking: Developing empathy for the realities of life for people with disabilities
- Media and technology skills: Recognizing AI as a tool for assistive technologies
- Problem-solving skills: Transferring technological knowledge to complex everyday obstacles
- Ethical judgment: Critical examination of social conditions
Target group and level: Grade 8 and above
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Target group and level
Grade 8 and above
Subjects
AI and Accessibility
Recognizing AI in day-to-day life
- Think about where you already encounter AI in your everyday life. Think about situations at school, at home, while playing, shopping, or using your smartphone. Give at least three specific examples.
- Then assign the appropriate support to the correct AI function.
Introduction
Read the information text carefully and consider what difficulties people with the described impairment might have in everyday life.
Make assumptions about where people with this impairment might encounter difficulties in their daily lives.
Role play
Work with a partner.
Step 1:
Person A plays a person with the disability described in the background text.
Person B plays a developer of an AI app.
Step 2:
Spend 5 minutes discussing the following questions:
- What is difficult or stressful in everyday life?
- What aids or support are already available?
- What situations could be supported by technology (e.g., AI), even if you haven't developed your own app yet?
Step 3:
Switch roles.
Note down the three most important findings about the needs of people with disabilities. Examples: typical problems, necessary assistance, possible digital support.
Analyze case studies and develop solutions
Read the case study carefully. Then consider:
- What specific problems does he/she have in everyday life?
- Which situations are particularly difficult for him/her?
Assignment
Now it's time to get creative yourself. Imagine you are developing your own AI app.
- Think of a suitable name for the app.
- Describe three functions that are particularly important for the app.
- Then explain exactly how this app would help.
Try to write as clearly as possible so that others can understand your idea well.
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Reflexion und Meinungsbildung
Read each statement carefully and decide whether you agree, partially agree, or disagree. Check the appropriate option.
Important:
Justify your decision in one or two complete sentences. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer here. The important thing is that your reasoning is understandable and shows that you have thought about the topic.