Supplemental (8 hr)

Grades 6-12

AI in Esports

Boost student understanding of artificial intelligence by connecting it to video games and esports.

Overview

Elevate your students' understanding of AI with a unique afterschool experience that combines the excitement of academic esports with hands-on learning.

In this course, students will:

  • Explore the evolution of AI in gaming, from simple NPCs in early arcade games to today’s advanced, lifelike characters, highlighting how technology has shaped game design over time.
  • Discuss AI's ethical challenges in gaming, such as cheating, data privacy, and bias - and consider the responsibility of developers to create fair and transparent AI systems.
  • Examine how machine learning enhances game design and esports by creating smarter AI, improving gameplay analysis, and boosting training tools for competitive players.
  • Learn how AI is used to create dynamic gameplay and intelligent NPCs, focusing on techniques like pathfinding and procedural generation that make games more interactive and responsive.

Features

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8 hours Program

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Video Lessons and Hands-on Activities

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Guided Gameplay Sessions

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Lesson Plans for Teachers

Course Outline

History of AI in Games

Explore the evolution of AI in gaming, from early NPCs to today’s advanced, lifelike characters

AI in Gameplay

Learn how AI techniques like pathfinding and procedural generation make gameplay more dynamic.

Machine Learning Impact

Discover how machine learning improves game design, esports analysis, and competitive training tools.

AI Ethics in Gaming

Discuss ethical concerns in AI, including cheating, data privacy, and bias in game development

Featuring Popular Game Titles

In our engaging video lectures, popular video games are either examined in depth or featured in the discussion about AI in esports.

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Fortnite logo
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Video Lecture Breakdown

Video lectures on the following topics, combined with relevant activities, help students understand the significance of Artificial Intelligence by examining its influence on video games.

The History of AI in Gaming

AI in Non-Player Characters (NPC’s)

AI and its Role in Game Development

Game Development and Procedural Generation

AI in Esports Competition

The Challenges of AI

AI Ethics in Gaming: Questions and What the Future Holds

Hardware/Software Requirements

  • Laptop or desktop running Windows or macOS
  • Keyboard and mouse
  • Headphones

* Additional hardware and software requirements depending on selected video games

keyboard and headset