Algorithms in our everyday lives
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The goal of the “Algorithms in our everyday lives” media package developed by iRights.Lab is to provide students with a general understanding of algorithms and algorithmic systems as well as their development and their impacts on society. After all, in everyday life we constantly encounter algorithms that operate within software (algorithmic systems) without being able to recognize this fact at first glance. For people to be able to confidently navigate the digitalized world, an understanding of algorithms and the mode of operation of algorithmic systems is crucial.
The media package is divided into three parts:
• Introduction
• Practical examples
• Opportunities and challenges
The first two parts are suitable starting from grade 7. The content, tasks, and correlations of the “opportunities and challenges” part are more complex and require corresponding cognitive abilities. In addition, they increasingly establish social and political correlations. For this reason, this part is also suitable starting from grade 10 in the subjects of ethics and civics and politics.
The media package is divided into three parts:
• Introduction
• Practical examples
• Opportunities and challenges
The first two parts are suitable starting from grade 7. The content, tasks, and correlations of the “opportunities and challenges” part are more complex and require corresponding cognitive abilities. In addition, they increasingly establish social and political correlations. For this reason, this part is also suitable starting from grade 10 in the subjects of ethics and civics and politics.
Guideline for the media package
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Media in the media package
Media in the media package
Algorithms – Examples of algorithms
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Graphic:The functioning of sorting algorithms, optimization algorithms, and matching algorithms is illustrated.
Algorithms – General public: Algorithmic systems on social media
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Graphic:This graphic illustrates the correlations and differences between the flow of information in traditional mass media and the paths of information on social media as determined by algorithmic systems.
Algorithms – Introduction: Algorithms in everyday life – Brushing your teeth
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Graphic:An algorithm for the everyday process of brushing teeth is shown as a flowchart.
Algorithms – Opportunities and challenges of algorithmic systems
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Graphic:An overview describes the opportunities and challenges and their mutual ties.
Algorithms practical example – A simple online search
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Graphic:The processes that take place in the search engine server when a search query is entered are visualized.
Algorithms practical example – Cookies and personalized advertising
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Graphic:On the same website, two different users see different advertising tailored to their interests. The graphic illustrates how this comes about.
Algorithms practical example – Data compression based on the example of MP3
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Graphic:This graphic shows the processes involved in compressing an audio file.
