✨ Flipped Class Template: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Agents
🎯 What is a Flipped Class?
A flipped class reverses traditional learning by introducing concepts before class via videos or readings, while class time is used for active learning, problem solving, and discussions. This approach improves engagement and understanding in technical subjects like Artificial Intelligence.
📌 Module Focus: Introduction to AI & Intelligent Agents
This week, we will explore:
- The basics of AI and its goals
- Intelligent agents and their types
- Examples and applications in real-world scenarios
🔷 Pre-Class Activities: Watch and Note
Students are required to watch the following videos before coming to class.
| Topic | Video Link | Key Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to AI | Watch here | Definition of AI Applications of AI Goals of AI |
| Intelligent Agents and Types | Watch here | What is an agent? Agent vs environment Types of agents |
| Simple Reflex Agent | Watch here | Characteristics Example |
| Model-Based Reflex Agent | Watch here | Working principle Example |
| Goal-Based Agent | Watch here | Characteristics Example |
| Utility-Based Agent | Watch here | Utility concept Example |
| Learning Agent | Watch here | Structure Example |
| PEAS of Intelligent Agents | Watch here | PEAS definition Performance measure, Environment, Actuators, Sensors |
| Properties of Task Environment | Watch here | Observable vs Partially observable Deterministic vs Stochastic Episodic vs Sequential |
🏫 During-Class Activities
- Quick Recap Quiz
- Define AI in your words.
- Differentiate between simple reflex and model-based reflex agents.
- What is PEAS? Explain with an example.
- Think-Pair-Share Activity
- Identify a real-world system and classify it as one of the agent types discussed. Justify your choice.
- Group PEAS Activity
- Draw a PEAS description for Google Maps navigation system or Smart Home Assistant.
- Discussion Problem
- How does adding a model improve agent performance compared to simple reflex agents?
📝 Post-Class Reflection
Assignment: Write a short note on why learning agents are crucial for AI applications in dynamic environments. Submit it in your Google Classroom before the next class.
💡 Benefits of This Flipped Approach
- Promotes active learning
- Enhances conceptual clarity
- Encourages critical thinking and application skills
- Makes class sessions interactive and student-centred
Stay tuned for upcoming flipped classes for Problem Solving Agents, Search Strategies, and beyond.
Happy Learning! 🚀
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