Introduction: AI is already in your daily life! - MyDigitalWorld - SSA

AI Literacy for Adults

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Module Overview Lesson 1: Introduction: AI is already in your daily life! Lesson 2: Engaging With AI Lesson 3: Creating with AI Lesson 4: Designing AI Lesson 5: Managing AI Lesson 6: AI Safety and Protection Lesson 7: AI and Your Future Lesson 8: Wrap-up and moving forward Module Overview

Lesson 1: Introduction: AI is already in your daily life!

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Lesson Overview

Participant will learn about understanding AI.

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Welcome & Reality Check

Good morning/afternoon, everyone. Before we dive into AI, I want to acknowledge that you're all experts in something - your life experiences, your work, your communities. Today we're adding one more area of expertise: understanding AI. And I have good news - you're already using AI more than you think.

Establishing Psychological Safety

There are no silly questions here, and no one expects you to become a tech expert by the end of today. We're here to learn practical skills that make your daily life easier and safer.

Group Share-Back

Let's hear from a few pairs. What technologies came up in your discussions?

As participants share, reveal AI components:

Mobile banking apps use AI to detect fraud
Google Maps uses AI to find the fastest route and predict traffic in Lagos, Nairobi, or Cape Town
WhatsApp voice note transcription uses AI
Facebook/Instagram feeds are organized by AI

Bridge to Learning

See? You're not beginners with AI - you're already experienced users. Today we're going to help you become more intentional and safer in how you use it.

Cultural Sensitivity Notes:

Some participants may have limited technology access - frame this positively.
Acknowledge that AI skills are increasingly important for economic opportunities across Africa.
Respect that some may be skeptical of technology due to past negative experiences.

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