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Unit 1- Sections A, B: Introduction to the Basics of Problem-Solving
Project Type
Mind Meets Machine- A Cognitive Approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basics
~Introducing the basics before learning about AI for Young learners~
Date
Mar 2025
Location
Buffalo, New York, USA and Howrah, West Bengal, India
Role
Primary Investigator
Module 1 A and B
Introduction to problem-solving and structured thinking for young adults:
The first unit focuses on goal formulation, a concept fundamental to problem-solving in daily life. This unit introduces the Means-End Analysis (MEA) approach, emphasizing key concepts like Initial State, Present State, Goal State, and Symbolic Distance. Learners engage in puzzle-solving activities, experience how Google Maps aids navigation, and participate in think-aloud sessions, mapping out steps to get to school on time. They also learn about Newell and Simon’s General Problem Solver (GPS) and Shakey the Robot, a pioneering goal-based agent (Lieto, 2021; Russell & Norvig, 2010). Through these activities, students gain a deeper understanding of AI task environments, including single-agent, fully-observable, static, and dynamic scenarios. Additionally, they are introduced to the concept of decomposition, a key problem-solving strategy that involves breaking down complex problems into simpler, manageable parts.