We aim to develop two professional educational videos, in collaboration with Mathness, that explain how high school subjects (mathematics, computer science) connect to artificial intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on neural networks and supervised learning algorithms. These videos will be freely available and suitable for use in mathematics, ICT, and NLT classes.
In the videos, we will focus on (1) how neural networks are built up and (2) optimizing their performance, highly relevant due to their importance in daily technologies. Short, engaging videos are an effective way to reach a broad audience of students. They are motivating and require minimal preparation, which is critical for teachers with heavy workloads. Fréderique and Jason bring expertise in both teaching and producing educational videos, ensuring high-quality content.
To increase impact, we will develop short lesson material suitable for guest lessons in math, ICT and NLT classes (aligning with the existing NLT AI module). This will allow teachers to use the videos not just as standalone resources, but as part of a coherent plan that connects high school students to STEM applications through their high school curriculum. Teachers can use the material by themselves, but we have also identified interested researchers at all 4TU institutions to deliver these materials at guest lectures at nearby high schools. The teacher can show the videos to prepare for the visit, and the visiting researcher gives the guest lecture using our material, ensuring minimal preparation time for both teachers as well as guest lecturers.
In a previous NIRICT initiative, we have developed a syllabus, programming assignments, and teacher workshops on medical image analysis. Teachers and partner organizations expressed a strong interest in more materials, and we already have a network of ~40 ICT, NLT and math teachers ready to pilot the videos and module.
- Clara Stegehuis, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente
- Marjoleine van Kollenburg, Eindhoven University of Technology, chair of Regionale VO-HO netwerken
- Renée Prins, Delft University of Technology, on behalf of 4TU.Schools, R.J.Prins-1@tudelft.nl.
- Nicos Starreveld, Lecturer of Mathematics at the University of Amsterdam, Head of Science Communication, Publicity and Outreach at Platform Wiskunde Nederland