Experience of using Spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques
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Scott Turner explores using spreadsheets to teach AI concepts, specifically neural networks, as some students struggle with the basics. The approach involves modeling neurons and employing genetic algorithm simulations, using dice and spreadsheets to create interactive learning experiences. Initial feedback indicates that while some students found it helpful, overall engagement was limited.
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simulating and exploring models,
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Experience of using Spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques
- 1. Scott Turner Experience of using Spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques
- 2. Some students were struggling with some of the basic AI concepts - including Neural Networks. What was the Problem?
- 3. Approach To try using spreadsheet to model the Neuron.
- 4. Spreadsheets have, and are being, used as valuable tools in variety of subjects including Engineering, eg, Varley et al [1]. Providing a tool for simulating and exploring models, including in the teaching neural networks.
- 5. Difference…Varley et al used it as a tool understand the application of the neurons. In this approach, the goal was to be embedded the theory and to use in building up the neuron itself from the basic parts.
- 7. Training a Single Neuron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 3993kRqejHc
- 8. Feedback limited -Some students has been it “helped them to see the principles”, -Most have feedback anything.
- 9. Genetic Algorithm Games Using Excel and Dice to simulate Genetic Algorithm steps
- 10. Steps A spreadsheet, roll two dice six times. Fill in the first two columns of the spreadsheet with these numbers. These form the six individuals in the population giving the X and Y values to minimise the equation (1) (X-3)2+(Y-2)2 (2)
- 11. Steps The fitness scores should be calculated automatically in a third column.
- 12. Steps 1st Parent: Roll two dice, if the numbers are same reroll one die until the numbers are different. Use the two values to select the 1st parent,
- 13. Steps 2nd Parent: Roll two dice, if numbers are the same or appear in 1st parent, reroll until you get two different numbers take the solution with the best fitness Take the Y part of the selected parent and it forms the Y part of the new child.
- 14. Steps Mutation: Roll a die for each part of the child solutions. If the roll is 1, roll another die and replace the appropriate element with the new number – even if the same as the previous value.
- 15. Steps Copy the child solutions after mutation into the spreadsheet and repeat steps 1-6 up to 10 times
- 16. Genetic Algorithm Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= eLUQKvi1k6o Based on observation seemed to not be that popular.